Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Titus Ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Middle
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Saw a couple of crowns from a distance looking west from Titus Ridge towards steep, east-facing slopes above the Salmon headwaters.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Beautiful day up in the hills. Good snow quality on mellow terrain so wasn't a problem keeping it mellow while skiing. Strong sun was starting to heat up the snow on solar aspects, but cool winds kept any loose wet problems at bay. Clouds and spotty snow showers started filtering in from the north around 2 pm. Felt a couple collapses while skinning but nothing widespread.