Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 16, 2020
Submitted:
January 17, 2020
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Other
Location:
About 1/4 mile north of the logging area on Couch Summit.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
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.