Slab Avalanche Fan Mountain - 4/9/16

Slab Avalanche Fan Mountain - 4/9/16

This slab avalanche occurred on the east face of Fan Mountain near Big Sky. The larger avalanche was likely triggered by a smaller slab that pulled out in the rocks above. As temperatures remain above freezing, this type of activiy will become more common in the mountains across our advisory area. Photo GNFAC

 

Advisory Year
Northern Madison, 2016-04-09