Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 10, 2023
Submitted:
March 11, 2023
Observer:
SAC - Davis
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Croy, Croesus, Colorado

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Roadside obs, cracking and collapsing are not applicable.

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Very Poor
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Steady

Bottom Line

Widespread natural avalanches were observed in Croy Canyon, Croesus Gulch, and Colorado Gulch, including wall-to-wall avalanches on most E aspects over the Big Wood River between Hailey and Bellevue. Avalanche activity in this location was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 7,000'-5,400'. One outbuilding was struck in Croesus Gulch.

Media/Attachments

Widespread natural avalanches in Colorado Gulch W of Hailey. E aspects between 6,400'-5,400'.
Widespread natural avalanches in Croesus Gulch W of Hailey. Activity in this area was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 6,900'-5,800'.
Widespread natural avalanches in Croesus Gulch W of Hailey. Activity in this area was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 6,900'-5,800'. This small slide struck a shed.
Widespread natural avalanches in Croy Canyon W of Hailey. Activity in this area was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 6,400'-5,400'.

Advanced Information

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Photos Details
3 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Red Elephant
SE 8200ft 		D2.5 N-Natural Report
10 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Croy Canyon
N 6000ft 		D2 N-Natural
Widespread natural avalanches in Croy Canyon W of Hailey. Activity in this area was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 6,400'-5,400'.
Report
5 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Colorado Gulch
NW 6200ft 		D2 N-Natural
Widespread natural avalanches in Colorado Gulch W of Hailey. E aspects between 6,400'-5,400'.
Report
1 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Croesus Gulch
NW 6400ft 		D2.5 N-Natural
This very large slab avalanche failed in a heavily wind loaded location on a N-facing slope above Croy Canyon. Large amounts of snow are being transported in this photo.
Report
10 Mar 10, 2023
(Exact) 		Croesus Gulch
N 6600ft 		D2 N-Natural
Widespread natural avalanches in Croesus Gulch W of Hailey. Activity in this area was focused on NW-N-NE-E aspects between 6,900'-5,800'.
Report
Red Elephant
Croy Canyon
Colorado Gulch
Croesus Gulch
Croesus Gulch