Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 29, 2021
Submitted:
January 29, 2021
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Salmon Headwaters

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
mid to upper elevation 8000-9000ft
Aspect:
E
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Saw lots (6-7 at least, lost count) of storm slab avalanches that had slid while we were out riding during the afternoon. Mostly in mid to upper terrain, 37* steeper faces. Could only get a poor phone pic of one of the slides.

Media

Public Field Report: Salmon Headwaters
Public Field Report: Salmon Headwaters

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Storm Slab
Comments: