Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 18, 2022
Submitted:
December 19, 2022
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Alturas

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

After experiencing a ton of collapsing and cracking on a west facing slope on Saturday, we toured on low angle slopes above Alturas Lake, due south aspect only. Stability was good, experienced no collapsing or cracking. Snow quality was excellent.

Media

Public Field Report: Alturas