Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Large avalanche that released around December 21st at the northern end of the Sawtooths. The avalanche broke nearly 1000' wide and ran 1.5-2' deep on a layer of facets.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 21, 2020 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
The "X"

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D3
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Width:
980ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Media

Large avalanche that released around December 21st at the northern end of the Sawtooths. The avalanche broke nearly 1000' wide and ran 1.5-2' deep on a layer of facets.