Divide Cirque
Northern Gallatin
Code
SS-N-R2-D2.5-O
Elevation
9300
Aspect
NW
Latitude
45.39340
Longitude
-110.96900
Notes
Timing uncertain, but the avalanche occurred sometime after the last significant snowfall on Tuesday 2/25/2020.
From observation: "Saw this avalanche that broke on a NW facing slope around 9300’. Looks to have failed on the facets at the ground ... the crown was 4-5’."
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
60.0 inches
Vertical Fall
200ft
Slab Width
150.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year