Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 31, 2022
Submitted:
December 31, 2022
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mushroom ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
Upper
Aspect:
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Avalanche occurred around 12:20pm
Noticed 2 hikers above the avalanche, on peak.

Media

Public Field Report: Mushroom ridge
Public Field Report: Mushroom ridge