Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Two very large wet slab avalanches on W-SW aspects near 10600' in the W Fork of Boulder Ck drainage.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Apr 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
W Fork Boulder Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
SW (W)
Start Zone Elev:
10600ft
Size:
D3
Type:
WS-Wet Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
4ft
Width:
820ft

Media

Two very large wet slab avalanches on W-SW aspects near 10600' in the W Fork of Boulder Ck drainage.