Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 8, 2023
Submitted:
February 8, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Other
Location:
Della Mtn - Hailey

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Started at 6200-6650', ran to the river in most cases
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Several loose snow avalanches released this morning and early afternoon while NW winds were sifting snow into the starting zones. Most of them appeared to begin as loose snow slides in the thin, faceted snowpack, but one may have been a tiny wind slab that then entrained faceted snow as it moved downslope.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

See avalanche observations above.

Media

Public Field Report: Della Mtn - Hailey
Public Field Report: Della Mtn - Hailey
Public Field Report: Della Mtn - Hailey
Several small loose snow avalanches naturally released on Della Mtn during a NW wind event.