Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 9, 2021Submitted:
March 9, 2021Zone or Region:
Northern WallowasActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Sacajewea PeakObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few treesElevation:
8800'Aspect:
NEComments:
Saw this avalanche while ascending towards Hurricane Point, which is 5 miles away so size is approximate. Crown was distinct to the naked eye and we estimate it to be 500-750 feet wide, connecting across various sub ridges under cliffs. Best guess on depth 3-5 feetPhoto:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
This was the only large avalanche we could observe in the alpine terrain around Sacajewea, Chief Joseph, and Twin Peaks. Most steep terrain had debris from dry loose or possibly small soft slabs but we saw no other crowns