Southern Madison
Chris Hericks, snow ranger on Beaverhead Deerlodge NF, points to the lower of two surface hoar layers. We are finding similar layering throughout our entire forecast area. The top 18" of the snowpack is weak and will quickly become unstable when it snows. Photo: GNFAC
The crown is not visible (it is down and right) but the X marks the approximate spot the rider was found. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 9, 2022
The crown was measured 4-11 inches deep and 75 feet wide. Photo: GNFAC
Looking at a weak layer of facets that the avalanche propagated on. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Feb 8, 2022
On Sunday, February 6, Gallatin Country Sheriff Search and Rescue and the GNFAC responded to a avalanche in Lionhead. A snowmobiler was killed on a small steep slope when a shallow avalanche carried him into a terrain trap of trees. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Feb 7, 2022