Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
HS-N-R3-D3.5-O
Elevation
8900
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes
A natural 4-8' deep slab avalanche broke on Saddle Peak within the last couple days (2/6 or 2/7) during the current storm. The mountains received 3-5 feet of snow equal to 3-5" of SWE over the last week with more snow in the forecast.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
3.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
60.0 inches
Vertical Fall
2500ft
Slab Width
1700.00ft
Weak Layer Grain type
Faceted Crystals
Slab Layer Grain Type
Wind packed
Images
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Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year