Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 5, 2023 2:18 pm (Exact)

Location:
Thatcher Ck

Comments:

Remote triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (SE)
Start Zone Elev:
8500ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
r-Remote
Weak Layer:
Mar 19, 2023 (FC)
Comments:

Very wide crown.

Media

This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'.
This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'.
This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'. This photo was taken from the approximate trigger location.
This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'.
This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'.
This avalanche was remotely triggered by two snowmobilers from a meadow 50 yds to the side of the slope. The slide broke over 1,000' wide and 2' deep. Thatcher Ck, near Copper Mtn. E and SE aspects around 8,500'. This is the right side of the crown.