Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 22, 2022
Submitted:
March 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Owl Creek Drainage

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Began to experience collapsing (whumphing) around 8800'.

Media

Public Field Report: Owl Creek Drainage

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
8911' E aspect 12 degree slope. HS 150cm, CTM on 2mm FC @ 135cm, ECTN on 1-2mm FC @ 120cm.