Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

(3/12/23) A very large avalanche occurred on a SE slope at 10,000' in the central Sawtooth mountains.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 11, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Hell Roaring Creek

Comments:

A very large avalanche occurred on a SE slope at 10,000' in the central Sawtooth mountains.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
10000ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

(3/12/23) A very large avalanche occurred on a SE slope at 10,000' in the central Sawtooth mountains.