Natural Avalanches on Wind-Loaded Slopes, Taylor Fork

Taylor Fork
Southern Madison
Code
SS-N-R1-D1
Elevation
9400
Aspect
NE
Latitude
44.97100
Longitude
-111.31000
Notes

Three natural avalanches in Sage Basin and two natural avalanches in Sunlight Basin failed on 3/28 and/ or 3/29 on heavily wind-loaded slopes. All were relatively small, but a good indicator of the hazard at higher elevations or larger terrain. 

Number of slides
5
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year