Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 14, 2019
Submitted:
December 14, 2019
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Driving
Location:
~8600’ East aspect, one switch back south of Galena Summit on side of road

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
8600’
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Noticed this natural slide while driving over Galena Pass tonight around 7:45pm. I did not see it there when I drove over earlier in the day.

Media

Slide along road near Galena Summit
Slide along road near Galena Summit
Approximate location (not exact)