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GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Feb 11, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
Alex dug this snowpit on the southwest face of Scotch Bonnet outside Cooke City. He only looked at the upper meter of snow and got propagation in his stability tests. Small facets on a crust were breaking and he did not ski the slope. Photo: GNFAC
The snowpit on Scotch Bonnet was dug here, on the upper part of the slope, southwest aspect. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Feb 11, 2016
This pocket pulled out to the depth hoar on a steep north face up Republic Creek outside of Cooke City. This was on a peak behind Republic and was maybe 100’ wide. The weekend's wind storm got some shallower/rocky wind-loaded areas to go to the ground. Photo: GNFAC
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 10, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
South facing slopes got heated up yesterday and wet point releases were seen throughout our advisory area. This picture was taken near Texas Meadows north of Bridger Bowl. Photo: B. Balkind
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 10, 2016
This avalanche looks to have released naturally on depth hoar. The slide likely occurred Saturday, February 5th, outside Cooke City on the west facing slopes of Woody Ridge after a serious bout of wind-loading on a thinner snowpack. Photo: J. Logan.