Natural Avalanche Near Ross Peak

Ross Peak
Bridger Range
Code
HS-N-R3-D2.5-O
Elevation
8300
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.85860
Longitude
-110.95600
Notes

While riding near the throne we observed a large natural avalanche that happened early in the morning on 03/03/2024. This avalanche appeared to of broken deeper than just recent storm snow. 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Vertical Fall
800ft
Slab Width
420.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year