Wet avalanches in Tobacco Roots

Wet avalanches in Tobacco Roots

Although located outside of our advisory area, this avalanche illustrates how wet avalanches can be destructuive even on small slopes.  The email with the picture states "I ran into a fresh slide yesterday afternoon in the southern end for the Tobacco Roots that I though was worth sharing.  The slide occurred on the SW slope (225) at ~ 7500' on a frequently used snowmobile trail.  It was surprising the see the result of a small slope/ path but full depth slide cover the trail with at least 8' of debris including small trees." Photo: W. Harden

No Region, 2013-04-05