Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Many natural wet loose avalanches released on Boulder Peak. S-SE-E aspects in alpine terrain.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Boulder Peak

Comments:

Many D1.5-2 wet loose slides

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
10
Aspect:
SE (E,S)
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2
Type:
WL-Wet Loose
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Comments:

Mix of surficial slides and slides that gouged out to near the ground or mid-snowpack.

Media

Many natural wet loose avalanches released on Boulder Peak. S-SE-E aspects in alpine terrain.