Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
November 19, 2022
Submitted:
November 19, 2022
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Boulder mountains across from Prarie Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Approx 9500 ft
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Very rough guess from across the valley at Prarie Creek, but big enough to to be noticeable, so estimating it ran several hundred feet and is at least 100 ft wide. Didn't look like it broke to the ground.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Cross country skiing at Prarie Creek and noticed a fairly large avalanch visible on the upper slopes of the Boulders.

Media

Public Field Report: Boulder mountains across from Prarie Creek
Public Field Report: Boulder mountains across from Prarie Creek
Public Field Report: Boulder mountains across from Prarie Creek