Buck Ridge
Northern Madison
Code
C-NC-R1-D1.5-S
Elevation
9250
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.18070
Longitude
-111.40900
Notes
Cornices are growing very large in Buck Ridge area. This one failed about 100' across and took a bit of wind pillow with it, but did not break into deeper weak layers.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Cornice fall
Trigger
Cornice fall
R size
1
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
Cornice Fall
Slab Thickness
6.0 inches
Vertical Fall
100ft
Slab Width
100.00ft
Attached Videos
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year