Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 25, 2022
Submitted:
March 25, 2022
Observer:
SAC - Chris Lundy
Zone or Region:
Banner Summit
Location:
Banner Summit Glassing

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Avalanches refer to small wet loose. Signs of instability N/A since I was driving.

Bottom Line

A quick glassing drive to Banner revealed a handful of small wet loose avalanches. So far the slides haven't been large or particularly widespread, but that could change as the warming event continues - especially if we stop getting an overnight freeze.

Media/Attachments

Small wet loose avalanche in Swamp Creek south of Copper Mountain.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Cloudy

High, fairly thin cloud cover quickly increased this morning and stay in place most of the day.

Avalanche Observations

Saw a handful of D1 wet loose avalanches. Wet slide activity this far hasn't produced anything out of the ordinary,

Snowpack Observations

There were a lot of ski tracks in steep terrain on the north side of copper. There were also quite a few sled tracks in steep, ~N facing terrain in Swamp Cr.