Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 16, 2023
Submitted:
April 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
N. Side of Senate /cabin ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
9k feet +
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Lots of point releases and this larger one, 2.5’ crown looking through binoculars

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Saw this fairly large crown and slide, 1- 2 days old, looked to have stepped down in the pack with about a 2.5’ crown. Lots of point releases etc too

Media

Public Field Report: N. Side of Senate /cabin ridge
Public Field Report: N. Side of Senate /cabin ridge