Cracking in a shallow wind drift

We triggered a small soft slab avalanche on a south facing aspect around 7800'. This avalanche broke in a wind drift, 4" deep in low density new snow, likely on a sun crust or near-surface facets. Photo: GNFAC

 

Location
The Ramp
Snow Observation Source
Wind Drifts and Deep Snow in the Bridgers
Avalanche Details: Small soft slab avalanche south of Bradley's Meadow
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Jan 20, 2025
Bridger Range, 2025-01-19
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