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GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Feb 7, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
Snowmobilers triggered numerous small avalanches on wind loaded slopes up Buck Ridge in the northern Madison Range. Slopes facing east and north were the most wind loaded and unstable. Photo T.J. Krob
Snowshoers up Deer Creek experienced shooting cracks on wind loaded slopes. Shooting cracks are an obvious sign of instability. Photo S. Favor
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Feb 7, 2016
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Feb 6, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City