Pro Field Report
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 1, 2022Submitted:
March 1, 2022Observer:
SAC - SavageZone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley MtnsLocation:
Warm Springs Ck drainage (none - second hand report of avalanche)Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None Experienced
Avalanche was reported by Blaine County Sherrif Dept, Ketchum Fire Dept, and Blaine County Road and Bridge crew. Cracking and Collapsing fields are not applicable.
Bottom Line
This was a natural wet loose avalanche in a treed area with a thin snowpack (about 1 foot deep). I visited the site on Wed March 2nd.
Advanced Information
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Warm Springs Ck - near West Fork Warm Springs Ck SE 6400 |
D1.5 | WL | 1 | N-Natural | 2-4 feet of debris on Warm Springs Rd, 40-50 feet wide. Slide was in a semi treed area, ran to near the ground (about 1 foot deep). | None |