Wind Slab Avalanche near Buck Weather Station

Buck Ridge
Northern Madison
Code
SS-AMc-R1-D1
Latitude
45.16280
Longitude
-111.35100
Notes

Human triggered release of cornice overhang near the weather station on Buck Ridge. Recent activity next to the small release. Crown 1-2’ deep, 40’ run, 75’ across running over the tracks riding underneath in the recent wind transported slab.

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Snowmobile
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Vertical Fall
40ft
Slab Width
75.00ft
Images
Recent wind slab near Buck Weather Station
Snow Observation Source
Recent and Triggered activity near Buck Weather Station
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
24-25