Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 11, 2020
Submitted:
March 11, 2020
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Grand Mogul

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
9400'
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Small, isolated wind slab. Swirling winds
Photo:

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
9500 - 8700
Aspect:
S
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skied terrain up to 45°