Moonlight Basin Avalanche

Moonlight Basin Avalanche

This avalanche was triggered yesterday during the first day of explosives testing at Moonlight Basin.  It occurred on a slope with a northerly aspect and broke on a layer of small facets about 8 inches above the ground.  Photo: MLB Ski Patrol

Advisory Year
10-11

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Dec 10, 2010GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Dec 11, 2010GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 12, 2010
Northern Madison, 2010-12-09
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