Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 14, 2021
Submitted:
February 15, 2021
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
South of Goat Peak, east facing slope

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
NE
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Large column test
Snow depth from surface:
-70 cm facets-3 shovel taps to fail
-110 cm ice layer and facets-failed pulling off upper failed layer
-140 cm ground

Noted small slide on NE aspect at 70 cm depth
No whomping, good skiing, shhhhh

Texted 2 photos 2-15-21