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Wet slides in Gallatin Canyon

Gallatin Canyon
Northern Madison
Code
WL-N-R2-D2
Aspect
S
Latitude
45.36900
Longitude
-111.17500
Notes

In Gallatin Canyon we saw some wet slides in the chutes/gullies south of Lava Lake

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet loose-snow avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
2
Problem Type
Loose Wet
Images
Wet slides in steep gullies south of Lava Lake area
Snow Observation Source
No slides on Buck, wet slides in Gallatin Canyon
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
24-25

Wind slabs North of Cooke City

Henderson Mountain
Cooke City
Code
SS-N-R1-D1-I
Elevation
10000
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.05240
Longitude
-109.94500
Notes

Today we noticed these natural small wind slabs on Mt Henderson.

Number of slides
2
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind Slab
Images
Wind slabs North of Cooke City
Snow Observation Source
Wind slabs North of Cooke City
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
24-25

Wind Slab Avalanche on Saddle Peak

Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
SS
Elevation
9100
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes

Noticed crown and debris on drive up Bridger Canyon this morning.  Looks like a wind slab. 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Vertical Fall
1200ft
Slab Width
200.00ft
Images
Avalanche Saddle Peak
Snow Observation Source
Avalanche Saddle Peak
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
24-25

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    • Wet Loose Avalanche Bradleys Meadow

    Bradley Meadow
    Bridger Range
    Code
    WS-N-R1-D1-I
    Elevation
    8000
    Aspect
    SE
    Latitude
    45.83220
    Longitude
    -110.92800
    Notes

    We skied past a wet loose avalanche that came off of the south face of Bradley‘s Meadow. It was slightly bigger than the rest of the wet snow activity that I observed during the day. 

    Number of slides
    1
    Number caught
    0
    Number buried
    0
    Avalanche Type
    Wet slab avalanche
    Trigger
    Natural trigger
    R size
    1
    D size
    1
    Bed Surface
    I - Interface between new and old snow
    Problem Type
    Loose Wet
    Slab Thickness
    6.0 inches
    Vertical Fall
    200ft
    Slab Width
    30.00ft
    Images
    Wet Loose Avalanche Bradleys Meadow
    Snow Observation Source
    Wet Loose Avalanche Bradleys Meadow
    Slab Thickness units
    inches
    Single / Multiple / Red Flag
    Single Avalanche
    Advisory Year
    24-25
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