Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This very large avalanche likely released around April 1-4 in the Salmon River Headwaters on a NW aspect near 10,100'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 2, 2023 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Salmon River Headwaters - SW of Camas County High Point

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
10100ft
Size:
D3
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
4ft
Width:
900ft

Media

This very large avalanche likely released around April 1-4 in the Salmon River Headwaters on a NW aspect near 10,100'.