Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/11/23) One very large avalanche occurring earlier in the storm on in the west bowl of Johnstone Peak. Two other lager avalanches are visible on similar slopes.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Johnstone Peak

Comments:

One very large debris pile with a filled in crown on the west face of Johnstone Peak. Two other large avalanches failed on a similar aspect. All appeared to occur earlier in the storm.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
W (SW,NW)
Start Zone Elev:
9600ft
Size:
D3
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/11/23) One very large avalanche occurring earlier in the storm on in the west bowl of Johnstone Peak. Two other lager avalanches are visible on similar slopes.