Avalanche

Sawtell Peak

Mark StaplesIsland Park
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Quick report

Not too much going on. Widespread weak snow from the January high pressure is now buried under snow from the Jan 8/9th storm, but it's not enough to cause major concerns except in much thicker drifts.

 

Spotted one naturally triggered wind slab. There may be one or two more out there.

Snowpack

New snow amounts

  • 6440' - trace
  • 6740' - 1 inch
  • 7000' - 2-3 inches
  • 7800' - 4.5 inches
  • 8950' - 8 inches 

Avalanche

Size
D1 R1
Type
SS
Aspect
E
Trigger
N
Elevation
9297 ft

Small naturally tirggered wind slab on steep east facing slope at 9300'