Thin Wind Slab at the Throne

The Throne
Bridger Range
Code
HS-N-R1-D1
Elevation
7800
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.88220
Longitude
-110.95200
Notes

On 12/28 we saw a recent avalanche low on the east face of the Thone. It appeared to have broken naturally during the strong downhill wind event in the Bridger Range on Monday (12/25). A 6-8" deep wind slab broke over facets approximately 100 ft wide and ran 100 vertical feet. 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
8.0 inches
Vertical Fall
100ft
Slab Width
100.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year