Wet Slide, Beehive Basin

Wet Slide, Beehive Basin

This large wet slide in Beehive Basin was the result of above freezing temperatures, strong solar input and isothermal snow. The slide started as a point release high in the rocks and soon gouged to the ground. A full isothermal snowpack now exists up to 9,000 ft. which will make this type of avalanche more common once it warms up. Photo GNFAC  

Advisory Year
Northern Madison, 2017-03-25