Snowpit from ~9400', northeast aspect, 24 degree slope at the Yellowstone Club in the Northern Madison Range. Weak faceted layers below the previous week's snowfall propagated fractures in stability tests. This shows a poor snowpack structure, and cold temperatures are making these facets weaker. Photo: GNFAC
Advisory Year
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 4, 2016