Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Riders in the Soldier Mtns remotely triggered this wind slab avalanche from atop the ridge. SE aspect at 8,200'. This and many nearby slopes showed signs of heavy wind-loading from strong NW wind early in the morning on Jan. 11th.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 11, 2023 10:45 am (Exact)

Location:
Between N. Fork and S. Fork Soldier Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
8200ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
r-Remote
Comments:

Riders (apparently snow bikers based on tracks) in the Soldier Mtns remotely triggered this wind slab avalanche from atop the ridge. We watched this slide release. This and many nearby slopes showed signs of heavy wind-loading from strong NW wind early in the morning on Jan. 11th.

Media

Riders in the Soldier Mtns remotely triggered this wind slab avalanche from atop the ridge. SE aspect at 8,200'. This and many nearby slopes showed signs of heavy wind-loading from strong NW wind early in the morning on Jan. 11th.
Riders in the Soldier Mtns remotely triggered this wind slab avalanche from atop the ridge. SE aspect at 8,200'. This and many nearby slopes showed signs of heavy wind-loading from strong NW wind early in the morning on Jan. 11th.