Another angle on the slide that happened around noon on 4/12. Photo: C. Bilbrey
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This large wet slab happened around noon on Tuesday 4/12 in Beehive Basin. Photo: C. Bilbrey
Wet slabs are breaking loose. Photo taken April 11 (Monday) by Beau Fredlund.
Wet slabs are breaking loose. Photo taken April 11 (Monday) by Beau Fredlund.
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Apr 11, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Spring is an active time in the mountains. Weather and snow conditions can change quickly, producing a variety of avalanche problems. Here are some avalanche concerns to keep in mind:
1. WET SNOW AVALANCHES
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Apr 10, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
This slab avalanche occurred on the east face of Fan Mountain near Big Sky. The larger avalanche was likely triggered by a smaller slab that pulled out in the rocks above. As temperatures remain above freezing, this type of activiy will become more common in the mountains across our advisory area. Photo GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Apr 10, 2016
Skiers heard these large chunks of snow rumbling down the mountain at 8:30pm on 4/8. A large cornice fell and gouged deep into old snow througout the path. Photo: T. Antere
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Apr 10, 2016
This cornice fall happened around 8:30 pm on 4/8 on Cedar Mtn. near Big Sky. Skiers were camped in a safe area in trees away from the path and heard the slide rumbling down. It gouged into deeper snow throughout the path and entrained a large amount of debris. Photo: T. Antere
A large cornice triggered this avalanche on the ENE aspect of Wolverine Peak on 4/8. Photo: A. Peterson
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Apr 10, 2016