Deep Slab Avalanche in Blackmore Basin, skier remote triggered

From obs: "Deep slab avalanche in Blackmore Basin that appeared to break on the depth hoar near the bottom of the snowpack. It was on a wind loaded NE facing slope at approx. 9,500 and looked to break on a slope in the 35-40 degree range. The crown was about 8'-10' deep and 200' wide. It broke to the ground and ripped out several small trees." Photo: JR Mooney

Location
Mt Blackmore
Advisory Year
20-21
Avalanche Details: Skier remote triggered deep slab near Mt Blackmore
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Mar 28, 2021GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Mar 29, 2021GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Mar 31, 2021
Northern Gallatin, 2021-03-27
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