Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 16, 2023
Submitted:
January 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Croy Ck

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6300'
Aspect:
W
Comments:
A few small wind slabs, no tracks around them so assuming natural release. Hard to tell when they released but no new snow was on top of debris.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Day was clear and sunny with calm winds. Snow quality wasn't the best as most of the low rolling hills south of Kelly Mt had some degree of wind effect. Found a few pockets of sheltered snow, stayed out of avy terrain, and had a blast!

Media

Public Field Report: Croy Ck