Collapsing and cracking of the new snow in Hyalite

Maid of the Mist
Northern Gallatin
Code
SS-ARc-R1-D1-I
Latitude
45.41640
Longitude
-110.97000
Notes

Riders in Hyalite observed collapsing and propagating of the new snow near Maid of the Mist. They also found unstable test results (ECTP7).

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Number killed
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Slab Layer Grain Type
Precipitation Particles
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year