Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 2, 2021
Submitted:
January 3, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Avalanche bowl-Rocky Road

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
9400
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Wind loaded cornice/slab released likely from a skier on the NE aspect of avalanche peak. Above dense trees.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

JAN 2 2021
Avalanche-Rocky Road 30degree NE
18 degree slope, ~8900-8950
89cm deep
Fist from top to 65 cm
4F from 65-50cm
1F from 50-15(facets- all failures on tests occurred on this layer)
4Ffrom 15 to ground

CT12P@45cm from surface. Or @45cm above the ground. So 1/2 the snow pack would go in a slide.
Repeat CT—->CT14P same layer

ECT11P@same layer
ECT12P@same layer

Media

Public Field Report: Avalanche bowl-Rocky Road
Public Field Report: Avalanche bowl-Rocky Road