Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 16, 2021
Submitted:
February 16, 2021
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
East Fork Wood River, near Slide Canyon and others near Dry Gulch

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
8000 -9000
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Several cornice collapses onto shallow snow that did not run near Dry Gulch. A couple that that did run up to 1/2 way down slope near Slide Canyon.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Observed from Road. Avalanches ocured during or after recent wind events.

Media

Public Field Report: East Fork Wood River, near Slide Canyon and others near Dry Gulch