A natural avalanche on Ernie Miller Ridge failed on deeply buried facets earlier in the week on an east aspect. Skiers continue to report loud whumphs in the area. Photo: R. Wofford
From email, "A slab avalanche observed on Mt. Republic, northerly aspect, 8,600'." Photo: B Fredlund
On 1/23/21 we saw a couple recent natural avalanche crown on Bald Peak near Lionhead Ridge. Estimated 2-3 days old.
Snowmobilers triggered two avalanches on 1/22/2021. A group of 11 were climbing on the southside of Sheep Mountain. The slides were triggered by two separate riders.
2 slides on the south side of Sheep Mtn. Crown looked to be 1-3 feet high. Both where triggered by snowmobiles. Photo: R. DeSilva
2 slides on the south side of Sheep Mtn. Crown looked to be 1-3 feet high. Both where triggered by snowmobiles. Photo: R. DeSilva
From skier in Hyalite on 1/23/21: "I observed a couple older (1-2 week) naturals on E/ESE aspects in the Divide basin, and newer (1-3 days) naturals on the NE side of Divide and an east aspect at the head of the Maid of the Mist basin."
From obs on 1/23/21: "I observed a couple older (1-2 week) naturals on E/ESE aspects in the Divide basin, and newer (1-3 days) naturals [shown in photo] on the NE side of Divide and an east aspect at the head of the Maid of the Mist basin." Photo: S. Reinsel
