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Avalanche on E facing ridgeline near Divide Peak. Likely triggered by cornice fall from ridgeline. Photo: G. Antonioli

A natural avalanche near Asbestos Lake in the Northern Madison Range. NE aspect around 9,500'. Ran 600'+ into flat terrain. Photo: A. Whitmore

A layer of near surface facets was propagating in stabiliy tests on an east facing slope in Beehive Basin. It's worth digging and looking for this layer before committing to steeper slopes. Photo GNFAC 

Large cornices are forming. Give these monsters a wide berth when traveling along the ridgelines and be cautios when traveling underneath them. Photo GNFAC 

A historic natural avalanche ran between Friday (2/10) and Saturday (2/11). The avalanche put 10 to 20 feet of debris across the road and ran the entire width and length of the path. This area had 9.5" of SWE over the last eight days and strong wind. Photo: M. Dixon

A historic avalanche on Henderson Mtn. covered Lulu Pass road with 10-20 feet of debris, 1000' across the runout zone. Photo: M. Dixon

A historic natural avalanche ran between Friday (2/10) and Saturday (2/11). The avalanche put 10 to 20 feet of debris across the road and ran the entire width and length of the path. This area had 9.5" of SWE over the last eight days and strong wind. Photo: D. Armstrong