Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/11/23) Over 20 crowns can be seen in this photo. Some released early in the storm and some near the tail end. Most were north facing slopes, near the ridgelines.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 10, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Patterson Peak

Comments:

One very large avalanche debris running down about a mile from the start zone. This avalanche likely sympathetically released the paths above it, as it ran down the draw.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
4
Aspect:
N (NW)
Start Zone Elev:
8000ft
Size:
D3
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/11/23) Over 20 crowns can be seen in this photo. Some released early in the storm and some near the tail end. Most were north facing slopes, near the ridgelines.