Bacon Rind
Southern Madison
Code
HS-R5-D1.5-O
Elevation
8200
Aspect
E
Latitude
44.96090
Longitude
-111.10000
Notes
We came across 2 deep slab avalanches near the typical Bacon Rind skin track. I suspect given the amount of snow on the debris, the failed on March 2nd. It is unknown whether they were triggered remotely or failed naturally. The avalanches were as large as they could be given the terrain constraints. Slope angles ranged from 29-33 degrees.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
R size
5
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
40.0 inches
Vertical Fall
50ft
Slab Width
100.00ft
Weak Layer Grain type
Surface Hoar
Weak Layer grain size
6.00mm
Weak Layer Hardness
F
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Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year