Thin and Weak in N. Bridgers

Thin and Weak in N. Bridgers

This pit was dug on a 32 degree southeast facing slope.  Facets 33cm off the ground (total depth 85cm) broke clean in stability tests (ECTP 21, 23, Q1).  Thin snowpacks are holding weaker snow that avalanched on a couple slopes in the northern Bridgers on Thur and Fri.  Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year
12-13

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Dec 24, 2012GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Dec 25, 2012GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Dec 26, 2012GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Dec 27, 2012GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Dec 28, 2012
Bridger Range, 2012-12-23
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