Cracking in a drift at Bridger Bowl

Cracking in a drift at Bridger Bowl

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An observer saw evidence of wind loading creating the conditions for avalanches in the Bridger Range on Sunday. Cracking is an indicator of instability. The observer noted that the relatively small drift he saw was "nothing consequential," but this shows that unstable drifts are forming. They will be more consequential where there is more snow and as the wind creates larger drifts. 

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Bridger Bowl