Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 3, 2020
Submitted:
February 3, 2020
Observer:
SAC - Martin Stefan
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Location:
hwy glassing

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
See avalanche obs

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear
Temperature:
15-20
Wind:
Moderate , NE

Cold, moderate NE wind at pass level, looked way stronger on summits. The wind is still moving a bit of snow around at higher elevs. Mid to lower elevs seem to have got a fair hammering earlier today.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
A few Boulders
D1.5 A few D1.5-D2 avalanches spotted in the Boulders, most notably in the W bowl of Galena peak. Looks like a wind slab released and took most of the snowpack with it in some sections.
D2 avalanche in W bowl on Galena Peak