Facets + Wind Slab = instability

Facets + Wind Slab = instability

This pit was dug on a wind loaded slope with small facets under the wind slab.  It broke clean in our stability tests.  Luckily this instibility is not found in most areas, but it's worth searching for. ECTP18. Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year
15-16

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Nov 25, 2015GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Nov 26, 2015GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Dec 4, 2015
Bridger Range, 2015-11-24
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