Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 28, 2022
Submitted:
December 28, 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, Isolated

Observations

Kept the terrain use conservative and under 30 degrees, finding excellent riding conditions. Isolated collapsing in the terrain, especially above 8500'. Not a lot of evidence of windslab on the surface but found shooting cracks and a significant collapse on a cornice (SE aspect, 9300'). HS was 135cm in sheltered areas (SE aspect 9300')

Media

Public Field Report: Avalanche Peak