Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

These 2 large slab avalanches released naturally during the strong NW wind event Monday or Tuesday in the Westernhome Gulch drainage (9650', S-SE).

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Feb 23, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Westernhome Gluch

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE (SE,S)
Start Zone Elev:
9650ft
Size:
D2
Type:
U-Unknown
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
3ft
Width:
200ft
Comments:

Estimated crown depth and width. Likely failed on 1/27 based on depth and recent patterns of activity. Slope appeared to receive some wind loading/transported snow in previous 12-24 hrs.

Media

These 2 large slab avalanches released naturally during the strong NW wind event Monday or Tuesday in the Westernhome Gulch drainage (9650', S-SE).