Stong upper elevation winds were transporting snow on the highest peaks in the northern Madison Range. These alpine zones would be the most likely to hold unstable snow. Photo GNFAC
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GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Feb 28, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Feb 27, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
Layer of surface hoar at Bacon Rind in the southern Madison Range. Similar layers exist near West Yellowstone and Cooke City where avalanches were triggered yesterday (Thursday 2/25) and last weekend. We had collapses and shooting cracks near this pit. Photo: GNFAC
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GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Feb 26, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
This avalanche was triggered (2/25) by a snowmobiler who was not caught, but their sled was buried. Photo: Anonymous
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Feb 25, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City