Avalanches above Goose Creek

Avalanches above Goose Creek

These avalanches occured on Saturday morning (2/20) outside Cooke City above Goose Lake. The likely weak layer was surface hoar with new snow and wind-loading creating unstable conditions. Photo: A. Bertolino

Advisory Year
15-16

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Feb 26, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Feb 23, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Feb 24, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Feb 25, 2016
Cooke City, 2016-02-23
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