Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 23, 2022
Submitted:
December 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
Banner Summit
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Copper Mtn & Pt. 8,245( NW)

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Standard uptrack to 8,200. Some evidence of wind Ski Pen 15cm/ Boot Pen 30cm. HS 115cm . No signs of instability. (No pits). Snow easy to ski up and down Very Good ski quality. Descended NW Ridge in protected trees. Up track opposite side of canyon on west ridge to 8,000. Down south aspect. No signs of instability.
HN4cm through day intermittent S1. Light winds now snow transport.