Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/6/23) A skier triggered this small slab avalanche on a N slope at 8600'. It was in an area without wind-affected snow, and they could safely ski into lower-angle terrain.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 6, 2023 3:13 pm (Exact)

Location:
East Fork Baker Creek

Comments:

A skier triggered a small slab avalanche in an area generally protected from the wind. They were able to ski off to the side of the avalanche.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
8600ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
u-Unintentional
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
1ft (max: 1.5ft)
Width:
50ft
Start Zone Slope:
36°
Comments:

Likely failed on 2/26 PWL.

Media

(3/6/23) A skier triggered this small slab avalanche on a N slope at 8600'. It was in an area without wind-affected snow, and they could safely ski into lower-angle terrain.