Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This thick, wide avalanche released naturally in the Pole Ck drainage, likely on Sunday April 9th. The hot, sunny weather likely played a role in this slide.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 9, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Pole Ck: peak opposite Grand Prize Gulch

Comments:

This slide was reported and photographed by a public observer. We are unsure on the exact timing, but this avalanche likely released on Sunday April 9th.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE (S)
Start Zone Elev:
9400ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
WS-Wet Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
3ft
Width:
820ft
Comments:

Crown depth estimated based on photo.

Media

This thick, wide avalanche released naturally in the Pole Ck drainage, likely on Sunday April 9th. The hot, sunny weather likely played a role in this slide.