Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This slab avalanche failed during the heat of the day. It likely failed on a crust+facet combination. This slope faces SE at 8,800'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 6, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Fishhook

Comments:

These avalanches started as slabs that appeared to fail on a crust+facet combo. They may have been triggered by small loose snow avalanches coming down from above. The largest slab I saw was 400+ feet wide, the others were 50-150 feet wide.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
SE (SE,S,SW)
Start Zone Elev:
8800ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

This slab avalanche failed during the heat of the day. It likely failed on a crust+facet combination. This slope faces SE at 8,800'.
This slab avalanche failed during the heat of the day. It likely failed on a crust+facet combination. This slope faces SE at 8,800'.