Crown of the avalanche

On Sawtelle Peak, Island Park, when the clouds lifted we could see a crown of a snowmobiler triggered slide that occurred yesterday. It broke on the buried surface hoar and facets about 1.5 feet under the surface. Recent snow and wind-loading has created dangerous avalanche conditions. Photo: GNFAC

Location
Sawtelle Peak
Snow Observation Source
An avalanche and instability
Avalanche Details: Snowmobiler triggered slide, Island Park
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 20, 2024
Island Park, 2024-01-19
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