Natural avalanche on Woody Ridge

This avalanche released Monday night on a northwest facing slope (9,700') at the north end of Woody Ridge. Wind-loading clearly was a factor in pulling out this deep avalanche. A few hundred feet wide, with a crown to be estimated at 8-10' at it's deepest.  Photo: B. Fredlund

Advisory Year
17-18

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Jan 31, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Feb 1, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Feb 2, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Feb 3, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Feb 5, 2018
Cooke City, 2018-01-30
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