Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
N-R2-D2.5
Elevation
9100
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes
There was a natural avalanche on Saddle Peak on Wednesday, December 18. Strong winds ripped through new snow and loaded many slopes. The avalanche broke an estimated 250 feet wide, 1-3 feet deep, and ran 1500 vertical feet.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
2.5
Problem Type
Wind Slab
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Vertical Fall
1500ft
Slab Width
250.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year