Avalanche Occurrence

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Wide persistent slab avalanche on a peak near the head of Cabin Creek in the Southern Sawtooths. E, 9900'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 28, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Cabin Peak

Comments:

This slope had run previously in mid-January. The old crown is faintly visible near the ridgeline. Portions of the crown - especially the right flank - are nearly identical to the earlier slide

# of Avys:

Aspect:

E (NE,SE,E)

Start Zone Elev:

9900ft

Size:

D2.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

980ft

Vertical Fall:

500ft