Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 7, 2022
Submitted:
April 7, 2022
Observer:
SAC - Chris Lundy
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Location:
Glassing Stanley to Smiley Creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Cracking/collapsing N/A

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Good
Confidence in Rating: 
Moderate
Stability Trend: 

Bottom Line

From the northern Sawtooths to Smiley Creek, I observed perhaps 15-20 small wet loose slides from today or yesterday, but overall the activity was not very widespread.

Media/Attachments

Wet slides and a slab on Decker Peak. At least a few of these were in Ethan's photo from yesterday.
Rollerballing near Marshall Lake
Recent small wet slides in the northern Sawtooths.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny