Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Weak Layer

Weak Layer Information

Layer Burial Date:
November 1, 2022
Layer Grain Type (Primary):
FC - Faceted Crystals
Layer Grain Type (Secondary):
DH - Depth Hoar
Comments:

Remnant snow from storms in October was buried beginning in early November. The nature of this layer varies significantly from slope to slope. This layer is widespread in much of our northern mountains. The distribution is less widespread in our southern mountains.

Weak Layer Observations

Professional Field Reports:
Jan 7, 2023 - North Fork Yale Creek
Nov 29, 2022 - Pole Creek
Nov 26, 2022 - Owl Creek
Nov 23, 2022 - East Fork Big Wood
Nov 22, 2022 - Baker Creek Drainage
Avalanche Occurrences:
Nov 10, 2022 - Owl Creek
Nov 10, 2022 - Galena Peak
Nov 5, 2022 - Titus Ridge (above Titus Lake)