Avalanche Occurrence

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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"

# 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)

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.

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