Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 8, 2020
Submitted:
February 8, 2020
Observer:
SAC - Martin Stefan
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Location:
hwy glassing Smiley ck - Ketchum

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
obs from hwy, cracking and collapsing do not apply.

Bottom Line

One slide on S face of Easley, otherwise I could not see any recent activity, although visibility was not perfect.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Partly Cloudy

Finally some views into the Boulders, and just the right time of day for the sun to give some contrasts.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 Easley peak
S 10 000 (est)
D1.5 I would assume a natural release today or yesterday, judging by how well defined debris and crown are. Looks like it started above the chute by the uppermost arrow, and stepped out to the sides below at the lower arrow.
Wind slab avalanche on south face of Easley peak in the Boulders. Probably released Friday 2/8 or Saturday 2/9.