Wind Slab Avalanche on Quarter Saddle

Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
HS-N-R1-D1
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes

From obs: "I was skiing inbound at Bridger Bowl today and noticed a small wind slab avalanche that failed on quarter saddle. I estimate comparing the photo to Google Earth that the slide ran 250 vertical feet and broke 100+ feet wide. Ongoing wind-loading and obvious instability. "

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Images
Wind Slab avalanche on Quarter Saddle
Snow Observation Source
Wind Slab Avalanche on Quarter Saddle
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24