Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 14, 2023
Submitted:
January 14, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Wells summit area

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Middle
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Small sluffs, point releases from rocks, very small.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Pretty basic day in the Wells Summit area for the Northside Riders fun run.
Saw some point release small sluffs, all aspects. Mid morning had good sun, so there was some pinwheel activity, primarily on south aspects.
No real instability clues observed. Fresh wind loading on west slopes from yesterday's east wind. Some of the gullys and draws had cross loading.
Most hills still had cornicing on the east aspects from the prevailing winds.
North of wells near the top had 6 inches of new from last night. Most of the rest of the area was 3-5....
Good snow, fun riding

Media

Public Field Report: Wells summit area