Regional Conditions for Bridgers

as of 5:00 am

Oct 21	5″ \| 15-26 W
Oct 17	0″ \| 15-30 SW
Oct 1	2″ \| 10-20 ESE

Bridger Lift

8100′ 12/18 at 23:00

23 ℉
1.2″New

Bridger Ridge

8500′ 12/18 at 23:00

21 ℉
W - 18 mph
Gusts 26mph

Bottom Line: As winds increase today into tonight, the avalanche danger will increase in wind loaded areas. Watch for recent wind loading and examine how the new snow is bonding to the surface it fell on. If you observe cracking, collapsing, recent avalanches, or propagation in your stability test, look for lower angle terrain.

Primary Problem: Wind-Drifted Snow

Full Forecast

Past 5 Days

Mon Apr 29

None

Thu May 2

None

Thu Sep 26

None

Mon Oct 21

None

Tue Oct 22

None

Avalanche Activity- Bridgers

Photos- Bridgers

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Wind Loading on Saddle Peak

The snow still available for transport is isolated to upper elevations, as mid/lower the snowpack was wet and warm. Skiers noted recent activity on Saddle isolated to fresh cornice fall and loose snow sluffing. Photo: G. Antonioli
Sluffs on Saddle Peak

The snow still available for transport is isolated to upper elevations, as mid/lower the snowpack was wet and warm. Skiers noted recent activity on Saddle isolated to fresh cornice fall and loose snow sluffing. Photo: G. Antonioli
Cornice Collapse-Saddle Peak

Snow available for transport in the Bridgers is isolated to upper elevations, as mid/lower the snowpack was wet and warm. Skiers recent activity on Saddle isolated to fresh cornice fall and loose snow sluffing. Photo: G. Antonioli
Snowman Nailed by Avalanche

These are dangerous days if you are a snowperson out recreating in the backcountry. Make sure to travel one at a time and watch out for slopes above 30 degrees. Photo: Snowy McSnowerton
Spotty early season snow coverage in Hyalite

We hiked in to put up the Flanders weather station on 9/25 and found a spotty distribution of 4-6" of snow above 8,000'. Photo: GNFAC
Wet Slide Pine Creek 3

Last weekend (9/23) there was about 14 inches of snow at 9,000'. Sun and warm temperatures created wet snow avalanches on slopes that face the sun. These small slides can be hazardous if they push you into the wrong terrain. Photo: Z. Drobnik
Wet Slide on Pine Creek trail 2

Last weekend (9/23) there was about 14 inches of snow at 9,000'. Sun and warm temperatures created wet snow avalanches on slopes that face the sun. These small slides can be hazardous if they push you into the wrong terrain. Photo: Z. Drobnik
Wet Slide on Pine Creek trail

Last weekend (9/23) there was about 14 inches of snow at 9,000'. Sun and warm temperatures created wet snow avalanches on slopes that face the sun. These small slides can be hazardous if they push you into the wrong terrain. Photo: Z. Drobnik