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Small avalanche Lower Nose

Bridger Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
SS-R1-D1-I
Elevation
7500
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.81560
Longitude
-110.92300
Notes

Skiers at Bridger Bowl observed a small avalanche that was likely human-triggered on the Lower Nose. New snow and wind combined to created instabilities on slopes. The ski area is closed and represents a backcountry snowpack until the ski patrol begins avalanche mitigation in preparation for the opening. 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Vertical Fall
250ft
Slab Width
50.00ft
Images
Small avalanche below the Nose
Small avalanche below the Nose
Snow Observation Source
Bridger Bowl - Small avalanche below the Nose
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
22-23

Mid mountain wind transport, Bridger Bowl

Date
Activity
Skiing

Moderate to strong wind at mid mountain level with visible transport across and down slope in many locations. Skiing conditions deteriorating in wind affected zones. 

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Bradley Meadow

Bridger Bowl - Small avalanche below the Nose

Date
Activity
Skiing

Saw a small avalanche on a steep roll over below the nose. Looked like it could've been human triggered.

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Bridger Bowl
Observer Name
T. Chingas

Wind at Bridger Bowl

Date
Activity
Skiing

Strong to moderate winds at middle elevations trending from the north but also swirling quite a bit. Active windloading observed on ESE slope at 7800ft

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Bridger Bowl
Observer Name
Christopher Pruden
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