24-25
Many natural avalanches on Saddle Peak
Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
SS-N-R3-D2-S
Elevation
8800
Aspect Range
N-NE-E-SE-S
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes
These avalanches were reported yesterday 12/15 by ski patrol who heard them run and saw debris around 1230. They broke naturally towards the end of a period of heavy snowfall that totaled 10"=1.22" SWE. Photos taken 12/16 at 1045-1100.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Slab Thickness
10.0 inches
Vertical Fall
1500ft
Slab Width
1000.00ft
Images
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
These avalanches occurred 12/15. They broke naturally towards the end of a period of heavy snowfall that totaled 10"=1.22" SWE. Photos taken 12/16 at 1045-1100. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Many natural avalanches on Saddle Peak
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Dec 17, 2024
Bridger Range, 2024-12-16
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Dec 17, 2024
These avalanches occurred 12/15. They broke naturally towards the end of a period of heavy snowfall that totaled 10"=1.22" SWE. Photos taken 12/16 at 1045-1100. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Many natural avalanches on Saddle Peak
Bridger Range, 2024-12-16
These avalanches were reported yesterday 12/15 by ski patrol who heard them run and saw debris around 1230. They broke naturally towards the end of a period of heavy snowfall that totaled 10"=1.22" SWE. Photos taken 12/16 at 1045-1100. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Many natural avalanches on Saddle Peak
Bridger Range, 2024-12-16
These avalanches were reported yesterday 12/15 by ski patrol who heard them run and saw debris around 1230. They broke naturally towards the end of a period of heavy snowfall that totaled 10"=1.22" SWE. Photos taken 12/16 at 1045-1100. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Many natural avalanches on Saddle Peak
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Dec 17, 2024
Bridger Range, 2024-12-16
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Dec 17, 2024
These avalanches were reported yesterday 12/15 by ski patrol who heard them run and saw debris around 1230. They broke naturally towards the end of a period of heavy snowfall that totaled 10"=1.22" SWE. Photos taken 12/16 at 1045-1100. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Many natural avalanches on Saddle Peak
Bridger Range, 2024-12-16
Came across small debris pile while setting a skin track up to Texas Meadows from Bradley Meadow/Wolverine area.
Photo: C Bunting