Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 15, 2023
Submitted:
March 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Other
Location:
Indian Creek Ranch

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Lower
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Huge chain of about five slides along Indian Creek Road. Assuming you already know about this one, but didn’t see it on the map.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

About a quarter mile along Indian Creek Road slid. Woke up to it yesterday morning.

Media

Public Field Report: Indian Creek Ranch
Public Field Report: Indian Creek Ranch
Public Field Report: Indian Creek Ranch