Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 3, 2022
Submitted:
December 3, 2022
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Avalanche Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Widespread

Observations

The snowpack has settled a bit but we were still seeing a fair amount of collapsing, whoomfing, and cracking while breaking trail up the ridge. Snow remained light and fluffy in shaded areas but was starting to get a little heavier in the strong sun today despite the cold temps. I didn't see as much avalanche activity in the alpine of the Boulder Front as I was expecting given the state of our snowpack, but they're definitely were a few debris piles out there.

Media

Public Field Report: Avalanche Peak