Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Large avalanche in Norton Ck. SE aspect at 9,700'. This slide starts as a tumbling cornice before triggering a thin slab.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 1, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Norton Ck

Comments:

Additional photos show a tumbling cornice from the top of the peak, eventually flanking out/entraining snow. A separate, smaller slab may have also released on the S face to add to the debris.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE (S)
Start Zone Elev:
9700ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Large avalanche in Norton Ck. SE aspect at 9,700'. This slide starts as a tumbling cornice before triggering a thin slab.