Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Debris of a very large avalanche just beyond the pavement on Warm Springs Rd.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 15, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Warm Springs

Comments:

One of the main paths just beyond the pavement. Between "The Chutes" and "Little America Point". Three D3 and a few D2 releases. All leading into the gully. Did not reach the road, but had earlier in the season.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
7600ft
Size:
D3
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Debris of a very large avalanche just beyond the pavement on Warm Springs Rd.
Debris of a very large avalanche just beyond the pavement on Warm Springs Rd.
Start zone with multiple releases. Just beyond the pavement on Warm Springs Rd.
Start zone with multiple releases. Just beyond the pavement on Warm Springs Rd.
Very large avalanche above Warm Springs Rd.
Very large avalanche above Warm Springs Rd.