Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 13, 2021
Submitted:
February 13, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
43.885196, -114.709346

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Performed (1) extended column test at 8900', SSW. Time: 2:30 p.m. ECTP 30. Propagated at 12/11 FC layer 100 cm down.

Noticed wind blown snow covering our tracks after 1.5 hours coming from a SSW direction.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
43.885196, -114.709346, D3, unlikely, 100 cm, 12/11 layer