Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 15, 2020
Submitted:
January 15, 2020
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Headwaters of Titus Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Elevation:
Alpine
Aspect:
Comments:
Several apparently fresh crowns on the flanks of Titus and Weather Station Peaks as well as the ridge above Titus Creek. I assume from the wind event of the 14th.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind got to a lot of different aspects and some unexpected locations. Strong south wind was moving a lot of snow along the Smoky Crest toward Bromaghin and Silver Peaks.