Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Natural wet slab avalanche on SW-S aspects near 9900' in the Grand Prize drainage of Pole Ck.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Grand Prize - Pole Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SW (S)
Start Zone Elev:
9900ft
Size:
D3
Type:
WS-Wet Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
3ft
Width:
980ft

Media

Natural wet slab avalanche on SW-S aspects near 9900' in the Grand Prize drainage of Pole Ck.