Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 4, 2021
Submitted:
February 4, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Anti-Cross

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

HS = 150

Location = anti cross
Elevation = 8840
Aspect = NW
Slope Angle = 20˚
Time = 1:00 pm

Media

Public Field Report: Anti-Cross
Public Field Report: Anti-Cross
Public Field Report: Anti-Cross
Public Field Report: Anti-Cross

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
ECT - N19 (storm snow)
ECT - N22 (storm snow)
ECTP = 27 (on 1/27 surface hoar)
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Deep Persistent Slab
Comments: 
CTH 23 (on 12/11 facets)
PST - 48/100 end (on 12/11 layer 80 cm down)