Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 24, 2021
Submitted:
February 25, 2021
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Williams Peak, Upper Marshall Drainage

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
8,800ft, Upper
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
1pm Solar radiation triggering loose wet snow from between rock wall at SE facing ridges above.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Avoid wind-affected slopes steeper than 35 degrees. We skied upper and lower Marshall Bowl back down to Marshall Lake, keeping it close to 30 degree terrain, avoiding trigger points and terrain traps.

Media

Public Field Report: Williams Peak, Upper Marshall Drainage
Public Field Report: Williams Peak, Upper Marshall Drainage

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: