Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 19, 2023
Submitted:
April 19, 2023
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mushroom ridge area

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Older slides on south facing slopes

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Cold morning with crystal clear skies. Wind out of the north blowing pretty hard up high (senate, galena, etc) but calm at lower ridge lines. We saw some god wind effect on north facing slopes but no wind loading on the south slope we skied. About 4 inches of fresh snow on supportive crust. Beautiful morning of skiing

Media

Public Field Report: Mushroom ridge area
Public Field Report: Mushroom ridge area