Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 6, 2023
Submitted:
April 6, 2023
Zone or Region:
Twin Falls/Burley Area
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Goose creek drainage

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Upper
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Near rocks

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Upper
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Wind loaded areas

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Steeper area, spring like snow, large break

Media

Public Field Report: Goose creek drainage
Public Field Report: Goose creek drainage