Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

This large persistent slab avalanche released naturally during the Jan 4-5 storm on an E aspect near 9900' in the Goat Ck drainage (near Durrance Mtn). Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 4, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Goat Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E (SE)
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
2ft
Width:
80ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

Assumed 12/11 weak layer. Estimated crown depth.

Media

This large persistent slab avalanche released naturally during the Jan 4-5 storm on an E aspect near 9900' in the Goat Ck drainage (near Durrance Mtn). Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.