Photo: B. VandenBos
12-13
Unofficial diagram of what creates recent strong winds in the Bridger Range. Regardless of what causes them, the end result is a little bit of good skiing near the ridge, and a lot of bad skiing at lower elevations. Also, wind slabs can form in wierd places.
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Jan 18, 2013
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Jan 17, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
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Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
This slide probably occurred on Tuesday (Jan 15). Nearly a foot of light snow fell right at the Bridger Ridge followed by strong winds. Much less snow fell at lower elevations. New snow and wind are always a good recipe for avalanches. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Jan 17, 2013
Northern Madison, 2013-01-16
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Jan 16, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
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Tasty turns await a skier north of Bridger Bowl. Mid mountain winds scoured slopes and created creamy wind slabs on others. Photo: B. VandenBos
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Jan 15, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Bridger Range Madison Range Gallatin Range