18-19

Widespread large natural wet loose in Bridgers

Bridger Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
WL-N-R2-D1.5-S
Elevation
8000
Aspect Range
NE-E-S
Latitude
45.90720
Longitude
-110.97500
Notes

Today (4/19/19) there were more and larger wet slides in addition to those that slid yesterday. Activity started before noon and slides were D1.5-D2 wet loose. One wet slab released north of Bridger Peak around 1400, probably from a cornice fall. There was widespread activity in addition to yesterday's slides on all slopes from Bridger Peak through Frazier Basin.

Multiple Avalanches
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet loose-snow avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
Wet Snow
Images
Natural wet loose at Bridger 3
Natural wet loose at Bridger 2
Natural large wet slides in north bowl
Natural wet loose at Bridger
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
18-19

Natural wet slab near Bridger Peak

Bridger Peak
Bridger Range
Code
WS-N-R3-D2-I
Elevation
8500
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.77430
Longitude
-110.93800
Notes

One wet slab released north of Bridger Peak around 1400, probably from a cornice fall. Today (4/19/19) there were more and larger wet slides on top of and adjacent to those that slid yesterday. Activity started before noon and slides were D1.5-D2 wet loose. There was widespread activity in addition to yesterday's slides on all slopes from Bridger Peak through Frazier Basin.

Multiple Avalanches
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wet Snow
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Vertical Fall
2000ft
Slab Width
200.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
18-19
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