Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

These persistent slab avalanches released naturally in the Paradise Ck drainage in the western Smoky Mountains, likely on Sunday or Monday (Dec 20-21). Middle elevations, E aspect.

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 20, 2020 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Pinyon

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E (E,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
8800ft
Size:
D2 / R2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
1.5ft
Width:
160ft
Vertical Fall:
600ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

"Boo Foo" SVHS zone. One slide released a little lower, around 8600' on shadier NE aspect.

Media

These persistent slab avalanches released naturally in the Paradise Ck drainage in the western Smoky Mountains, likely on Sunday or Monday (Dec 20-21). Middle elevations, E aspect.