Public Observation- Glide crack and avalanche, Bierstube

Location Name: 
Public Observation- Glide crack and avalanche, Bierstube Peak
Region: 
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Sat, 04/02/2016 - 10:00
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Rapid warming
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Wet
Trigger type: 
Natural
Aspect: 
Northwest
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Too much fun in the sun. 

FAC forecaster's note: This is a great observation. Thanks to whomever submitted it. I laughed at the location name submitted for a while, but is indeed indicative/representative of the conditions right now. It's also a really cool sequence of glide crack to avalanche (even if it is a roof-avalanche). Glide cracks (and to some extent wet slabs) are difficult to predict, but we do know that warm, sunny days with no refreeze (or even a light refreeze) overnight are a driver for wet avalanches. Also, the debris pile appears to be enough to ruin someone's day. Really cool photo and location. 

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