Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 8, 2023
Submitted:
March 8, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Low elevation Bridge Creek, south of soldier Mt. Ski

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Widespread

Observations

High trigger, slip, and propagation likelihood.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
Down 30cm, SE aspect, 5900ft. failure on top of crust. ECTP8, CT8SC x2.