Small wind slab avalanche in the Playground

Skiers triggered a small wind slab avalanche while skinning near the top of Pair Of Chutes in the Playground. The slab was about 1 foot thick, fist hardness, propagated 20 feet wide and ran 50 feet before breaking up and arresting. Photo: J. Taylor

Location
Playground
Snow Observation Source
Small isolated wind slab avalanche in the Playground
Avalanche Details: Small wind slab avalanche in the Playground
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Jan 27, 2025GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Jan 28, 2025GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Jan 29, 2025
Bridger Range, 2025-01-27
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