Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 23, 2022
Submitted:
December 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Location:
Baker Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
8500-9000
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Mostly week old slides from big storm. Lots of wind loading.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We just did an easy tour to the Lake and up to headwaters of Baker Cr. Lots of high wind sign including numerous downed trees and bark and twigs. This created the fun game of "is that a buried tree or just a small branch"?
No collapsing or cracking noted. Lots of wind transport.

Media

Freshly blown down trees from Wednesdays wind event
Public Field Report: Baker Creek