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Surface hoar at Bacon Rind. This layer formed during clear, cold, calm nights and exists on some slopes in the southern ranges. It could be a problem if buried by the next storm. Photo: K. Birkeland
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Jan 29, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range Cooke City
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone
This wind slab was triggered by a ski patroller in a closed area at Big Sky. Photo. BSSP
This wind slab was triggered by a snowmobiler around the Top of the World area near Cooke City. Photo: S. Fink
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 28, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range
Natural avalanche observed in Northern Bridgers on Friday, January 27th. Heavy wind loading over low density, weak snow created senstive slabs. Photo: G. Antonioli
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 28, 2017