Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Dec 26, 2022: Snowmobilers remotely triggered this large avalanche in the White Clouds while riding in flatter terrain an estimated 1/4 mile away. Above Washington Lake, 10,500', E-NE.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 26, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
4th of July Peak

Comments:

Snowmobilers remotely triggered this large avalanche in the White Clouds while riding in flatter terrain an estimated 1/4 mile away.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (E,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
10500ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
r-Remote
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Weak layer uncertain but strongly suspected to be 11/27

Media

Dec 26, 2022: Snowmobilers remotely triggered this large avalanche in the White Clouds while riding in flatter terrain an estimated 1/4 mile away. Above Washington Lake, 10,500', E-NE.
Snowmobilers remotely triggered this large avalanche in the White Clouds while riding in flatter terrain an estimated 1/4 mile away. Above Washington Lake, 10,500', E-NE.