Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 10, 2019
Submitted:
December 10, 2019
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Titus Ridge "Timber Bowl"

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

See Snow Pilot

Media

Expected to see sugar at ground but the layer had froze together.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 

Comments: 
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
Recent weather is adding another SH layer. Layer at 26cm should be a concern later with more load. Large FC 2-8mm at this layer.
Observed Avalanche Problem #3: 

Comments: