Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 20, 2023
Submitted:
January 20, 2023
Zone or Region:
Banner Summit
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Copper

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Cold start in the low single digits. Clear with some high clouds moving in and out throughout the day. Light winds.
Dug at 7900ft E aspect HS 167cm
ECTP30 45cm down at the 122 cm believe it was SH but the grains were broken down.

Newly formed wind drifts and new SH starting to form with the cold calm night on 1/19.

Media

Surface Hoar starting to form from night of 1/19
Surface Hoar starting to form from night of 1/19
Surface Hoar starting to form from night of 1/19
ECTP30 7900ft East Aspect