Wind slabs breaking

Wind slabs breaking

A 2" thick wind slab is cracking, whumphing and breaking easly in stability tests (ECTP3). This was seen in the Throne area of the northern Bridgers. Skiing and sledding was reported to be "awful" from the winds. Photo: B. Nobel
 

Advisory Year
16-17

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Jan 3, 2017GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 7, 2017GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Jan 9, 2017
Bridger Range, 2017-01-03
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