This avalanche was located on the SE flank of Mineral Mountain at 8,500' between Cooke City and Silver Gate. The photo was taken yesterday (2/07) and represents the issue of lower elevation slopes being thinner and weaker. Photo: B. Fredlund
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This slide occured near Companion Lake near Cooke City last weekend. This slope had a snowpack less than 3 feet deep prior to last week's snow. The snowpack became very weak and faceted during cold weather in January. The weak snow was apparent when we stepped off our sleds and our feet punched through the slab of new snow into the facets underneath. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Feb 8, 2013
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Feb 7, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Northern Madison Range Cooke City
This picture was taken on Sunday, 2/03, in the Bridgers. Natural avalanche activity is a red flag that slopes are unsafe. This message was clearly lost on the solo skier who carved the nice tracks after the fact. Oh well, if you can't be good, be lucky. Photo: B. VandenBos
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 6, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Northern Madison Range Cooke City
This slide, a few days old, was located near the Wilderness Boundary to the NE of Cooke City. Slopes were heavily loaded withy new snow by the weekend. Steep, rocky and thin snowpacks (like this one) were most susceptible to avalanching. Photo: B. Fredlund