This natural avalanche ran in the early morning hours. It likely failed on a layer of facets under the 4 feet of new snow. Wind-loading was a contributing factor. Photo: GNFAC
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Cooke City: The weakest layer in the snowpack is a layer of small-grained facets 3-4 feet deep. Natural avalanches are breaking on this layer. We got collapsing and cracking as we toured. Photo: GNFAC
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Jan 11, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Cooke City
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Jan 11, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Jan 10, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Cooke City
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Jan 10, 2017
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion