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Payette Avalanche Center

Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 15, 2023 - March 15, 2023
Submitted:
March 15, 2023
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
West Mountain Area
Location:
West MT

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Bottom Line

Mid/Low elevation natural avalanche viewed from West Rosebery West Road

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Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 Past 24 hours West Mt. South of No Business saddle
SE 6,000
D2 SS 2' Guess on dimensions: Width - 300', ran approximately 3-400 vertical feet. I'm guessing up to 2' deep (recent snow). Fracture was very visible and obvious from the valley. None
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