Many small avalanches in Tepee Basin

Tepee Basin
Southern Madison
Code
SS-N-R1-D1-O
Aspect
E
Latitude
44.90410
Longitude
-111.18500
Notes

There were many natural avalanches that were breaking on facets near the ground (4-6mm). The 3 feet of snow that fell created unstable conditions and avalanched during the HIGH danger. Most slides were less than 100 feet wide. By GNFAC.

Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer Grain type
Solid faceted particles
Slab Layer Grain Size
4.00mm
Slab Layer Hardness
1F
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year