Moose Jaw
Northern Gallatin
Code
HS-N-R3-D3-O
Elevation
9200
Aspect
N
Latitude
45.44940
Longitude
-111.07600
Notes
Very large avalanche photographed from Gallatin Gateway at the head of Little Bear Canyon. This avalanche likely occurred Saturday or Sunday during the loading event as there is snow on the debris pile.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
3
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
60.0 inches
Vertical Fall
500ft
Slab Width
1100.00ft
Weak Layer Grain type
Faceted Crystals
Attached Videos
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year