Photo: J. Sweeney
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Looking down the path to the toe of an avalanche triggered by a group on Beehive Peak on Saturday (4/1) at about 11am. The crown was between 12" and 48" and propagated about 75 feet. It broke directly under the climbers' feet and they were able to step off of it.
Looking up the path of an avalanche triggered by a group on Beehive Peak on Saturday (4/1) at about 11am. The crown was between 12" and 48" and propagated about 75 feet. It broke directly under the climbers' feet and they were able to step off of it.
Fresh roller balls like this are a sign the snow surface is getting moist and losing strength. Photo: GNFAC
Warm temps and sun created unstable conditions on Saddle Peak. Wet loose avalancahes were being triggered by late morning. One wet loose was triggered near the ridge and ran over the cliffs. Photo GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Apr 2, 2017
Crown of an avalanche triggered by a group on Beehive Peak on Saturday (4/1) at about 11am. The crown was between 12" and 48" and propagated about 75 feet. It broke directly under the climbers' feet and they were able to step off of it.
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Apr 1, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
Today, wet loose avalanches will be the primary concern. The snow that fell Wednesday night and Thursday morning will move easily when exposed to direct sun and warming temps.
A skier on Mt Blackmore remotely triggered this wind slab that a foot deep and 30' wide. It ran a long distance down the north face. This slide easily could have caught and carried the skier into hazardous terrain. Photo N Truax
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Mar 31, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
Yesterday, loose snow avalanches were observed in the Bridger Range (photo), northern Gallatin Range (