24-25

From IG message: "We remotely triggered this hillside in Taylor's fork yesterday [2/21] from the Ridgeline above it. We were looking for a safe spot to drop down when it released below us. Circled around for some pictures. The snow was pretty shallow, only 2-3 feet deep, and slid to the ground. South facing slope"

Southern Madison, 2025-02-23

From IG message: "We remotely triggered this hillside in Taylor's fork yesterday [2/21] from the Ridgeline above it. We were looking for a safe spot to drop down when it released below us. Circled around for some pictures. The snow was pretty shallow, only 2-3 feet deep, and slid to the ground. South facing slope"

Southern Madison, 2025-02-23

From IG message: "We remotely triggered this hillside in Taylor's fork yesterday [2/21] from the Ridgeline above it. We were looking for a safe spot to drop down when it released below us. Circled around for some pictures. The snow was pretty shallow, only 2-3 feet deep, and slid to the ground. South facing slope"

Southern Madison, 2025-02-23

Small wet loose slides in Bridgers

The Throne
Bridger Range
Code
WL-N-R1-D1
Elevation
8000
Aspect
S
Latitude
45.88220
Longitude
-110.95200
Notes

"...We saw a handful of small point releases on steep south slopes, likely from Friday, but no other recent avalanche activity.  By mid-day/early afternoon, the snow lower down in the woods was getting pretty heavy and wet and anywhere with the slightest bit of sun exposure was developing a crust..."

Number of slides
3
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet loose-snow avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Problem Type
Loose Wet
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year

Natural wind slabs in N. Bridgers

Hardscrabble Peak
Bridger Range
Code
HS-N-R2-D1.5-I
Elevation
9000
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.91510
Longitude
-110.98100
Notes

From obs: "Saw a recent cornice triggered wind slab off of Hardscrabble Peak, crown looked fairly fresh. There was a second crown line below the rock band. Conditions were very windy, with snow still being transported. Most snow surfaces were wind affected, but saw no cracking or collapsing."

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind Slab
Slab Thickness
12.0 inches
Slab Width
30.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year

From obs.: "Saw a recent cornice triggered wind slab off of Hardscrabble Peak, crown looked fairly fresh. There was a second crown line below the rock band. Conditions were very windy, with snow still being transported. Most snow surfaces were wind affected, but saw no cracking or collapsing." Photo: F. Miller

Bridger Range, 2025-02-23

Cornice triggered persistent slab in Suce Creek

Other place
Out of Advisory Area
Code
ACc-R2-D2-O
Aspect
N
Latitude
45.65530
Longitude
-110.55800
Notes

From IG story. "Cornice triggered persistent on a protected north face up Suce Creek. 3-4 ft deep. Absarokas are not like the Bridgers, Gallatins, etc. A few weeks ago we found the entire snowpack to be faceted top to bottom in Mill Creek...."

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Trigger
Cornice fall triggered by human or explosive action
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
2
D size
2
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Slab
Slab Thickness
36.0 inches
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year

Poor snow stability in Absaroka

Date
Activity
Skiing

From IG story. "Cornice triggered persistent on a protected north face up Suce Creek. 3-4 ft deep. Absarokas are not like the Bridgers, Gallatins, etc. A few weeks ago we found the entire snowpack to be faceted top to bottom in Mill Creek...."

Region
Out of Advisory Area
Observer Name
Chris Kussmaul

Snowmobiler triggered avalanches in Taylor Fork

Date
Activity
Snowmobiling

From IG message: "We remotely triggered this hillside in Taylor's fork yesterday [2/21] from the Ridgeline above it. We were looking for a safe spot to drop down when it released below us. Circled around for some pictures. The snow was pretty shallow, only 2-3 feet deep, and slid to the ground. South facing slope"

Region
Southern Madison
Location (from list)
Taylor Fork
Observer Name
Tanner Beckman