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Jim Norlander, CGNF Snow Ranger, just installed the Friends of the Avalanche Center's Beacon Park off the main trail heading out of town toward Two Top. Stop by and practice!
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Dec 21, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Cooke City Southern Gallatin Range Southern Madison Range Lionhead area near West Yellowstone
Midslope wind scouring from previous days high wind events.
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Dec 21, 2016
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Dec 21, 2016
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Dec 20, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Cooke City Southern Gallatin Range Southern Madison Range Lionhead area near West Yellowstone
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Dec 19, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Cooke City Southern Gallatin Range Southern Madison Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone
A poor snow structure of sugary facets at the ground could not support the new snow and windblown snow. This natural avalanche occured in the last couple of days. Photo: GNFAC
This wind slab near the top of Sunlight Basin cracked as I walked across it. This is a sign of instability and I went no further. Photo: GNFAC