Wind Slabs Breaking on Test Slopes

The Ramp
Bridger Range
Code
SS-ASc
Latitude
45.82880
Longitude
-110.93100
Notes

At the ridgeline above the Ramp,  freshly formed wind slabs were easily triggered on a test slope. Cracking in these freshly formed drifts was also seen in any wind-loaded location.

Number of slides
0
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Red Flag
Advisory Year