2nd Yellowmule Avalanche

2nd Yellowmule Avalanche

This avalanche in the second yellowmule off Buck Ridge was likely triggered by a snowmobiler today.  It was on a steep wind-loaded slope (northeast facing) and the avalanche propagated a few hundred feet wide.  A layer of small faceted crystals was the likely culprit.  This layer is on many slopes.  Photo: TJ Krob

Northern Madison, 2012-03-10