Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 16, 2020Submitted:
January 17, 2020Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley MtnsActivity:
OtherLocation:
About 1/4 mile north of the logging area on Couch Summit.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6518'Aspect:
Comments:
Started more than 100 yards above road. Ran and accumulated over 8 feet on and over road. Then caused another below road to creek. About 800'.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
This slide was about 8' deep over roadway and required cutting away in order to allow safe passage through for groomer and snowmobiles.