Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 3, 2021
Submitted:
January 4, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mores Creek
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Freeman 43.936599, -115.684961

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6600’
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Observed at 1:30pm. slide path was across a skin track set in day’s new snow, so likely triggered in the morning. Not a huge slide but I’m not confident it would have been harmless, so maybe D1.5? 40-45 degree slope and broke ~ 30 cm down. Maybe 30m long x 15 m wide.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We approached Freeman another way and observed this slide on our way out. Heads up for steep terrain if you’re approaching or exiting via this drainage.

Media

Public Field Report: Freeman 43.936599, -115.684961