Buck Ridge Avalanche in N Madison Range

Buck Ridge Avalanche in N Madison Range

This slide was remotely triggered and propagated over 200 meters wide.  The slope is northeast facing around 9,000 ft.  This event is a clear indication weak snow at the ground is struggeling to support the new load. Shady, upper elevation slopes are the most likely to hold weak snow.  Photo GNFAC 


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Northern Madison, 2012-12-03
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