Avalanche on wind loaded slope, Tepee

Snow rangers observed this slide on a heavily wind loaded slope along a prominent ridgeline going into Tepee Basin. A good example of windward (scoured) and leeward (wind-loaded/corniced) side of ridgelines. Photo: J. Norlander

Advisory Year
17-18

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Feb 19, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Feb 20, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 21, 2018
Southern Madison, 2018-02-19
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