Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 1, 2023 4:20 pm (Exact)

Location:
Galena Peak

Comments:

This slide was triggered by walking on a stiff, fresh wind slab on top of the slope. It broke 1-2' deep and appeared to involve only the newly wind-loaded snow. It picked up speed rapidly and produced a significant amount of debris.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N (N,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
9600ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
AS-Skier
c-Intentional
Bed Surface:
I-New/Old Interface
Depth:
1ft (max: 2ft)
Width:
70ft