Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 17, 2022
Submitted:
December 17, 2022
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mid Valley

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Mid/upper
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Animal triggered likely within the past 24-48 hours. Extensive cracking above and to the side.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Animal triggered avalanche in mid/upper elevation. Estimate it was triggered in the past 24-48 hours . Saw some shooting cracks, but no significant collapses. Avoided consequential Avy terrian.

Media

Public Field Report: Mid Valley
Public Field Report: Mid Valley