Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Widespread wet loose avalanches were observed in the Sawtooth Mountains on Thursday, April 6. There is still a lot of dry snow that will be coming down off the mountains in the coming days.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 6, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Fishhook

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
10
Aspect:
S (SE,S,SW,E,W)
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D1
Type:
WL-Wet Loose
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Widespread wet loose avalanches were observed in the Sawtooth Mountains on Thursday, April 6. There is still a lot of dry snow that will be coming down off the mountains in the coming days.