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Small wind slab Bridgers

Wolverine Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
SS-ASc-R1-D1
Elevation
8400
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.82880
Longitude
-110.93300
Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Images
Small wind slab, Bridger Range
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
18-19

A skier reported a recent slab avalanche at Ernest Miller in the southern Madison. This is a good reminder that as you move further south in our advisory area, we are seeing a thinner and generally less stable snowpack. Photo: C. Grote

Avalanche Details: Large natural avalanche on Ernest Miller Ridge
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 16, 2018
Southern Madison, 2018-12-15
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    • A skier reported a recent slab avalanche at Ernest Miller in the southern Madison. This is a good reminder that as you move further south in our advisory area, we are seeing a thinner and generally less stable snowpack. Photo: C. Grote

    Avalanche Details: Large natural avalanche on Ernest Miller Ridge
    Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Dec 20, 2018
    Southern Madison, 2018-12-15
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