Natural Deep Slab Saddle Peak

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 of slides
1
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
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year