Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Widespread avalanche activity is visible in this photo of the head of Apollo Creek in the Baker Creek drainage. This slope faces E at 9,500'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 1, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Apollo Creek - Baker Creek Drainage

Comments:

Multiple avalanches failed on this slope at different times.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
E (NE,E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9600ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Weak layer assumed to be 11/27

Media

Widespread avalanche activity is visible in this photo of the head of Apollo Creek in the Baker Creek drainage. This slope faces E at 9,500'.
Debris from widespread avalanche activity is visible in this photo of the head of Apollo Creek in the Baker Creek drainage. This slope faces E at 9,500'.