Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 11, 2023 5:15 pm (Exact)

Location:
Carbonate Mtn

Comments:

This large avalanche occurred around 5:15 PM on an E-SE slope of Carbonate Mountain. Debris barely hit the Big Wood River but didn't dam it. This avalanche hit no structures.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (SE)
Start Zone Elev:
6300ft
Size:
D2
Type:
WS-Wet Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

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