Avalanche Occurrence

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Large wet slab avalanche on McGown Peak in the northern Sawtooths. It appears to have been triggered by a smaller loose snow avalanche. 9500, E.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Apr 10, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

McGown Peak

Comments:

It appears to be a wet slab avalanche triggered from above by a wet loose slide.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (E,NE,SE)

Start Zone Elev:

9500ft

Size:

D2.5

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Large wet slab avalanche on McGown Peak in the northern Sawtooths. It appears to have been triggered by a smaller loose snow avalanche. 9500, E.

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