From YC Ski Patrol, "Natural activity off of our ridge from last night/early this am after yesterday’s snow stopped. Mostly 18” to 24” crowns, running on facets." Photo: T. Leonard
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GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Nov 5, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Wind slabs continue to be the primary concern. Several skiers near Hardscrabble Peak in the northern Bridger Range on Sunday triggered a fresh wind slab just near the ridgetop. Yesterday in that same area, I was surprised by the calm winds. Unfortunately winds will increase today and tomorrow. With plenty of cold, dry snow, winds will easily form fresh wind slabs.
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Oct 29, 2013
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
We’ll start with the bad news first. Early season snow is rarely a good thing for building a stable snowpack. The fledgling snowpack, which ranges from 6 inches to 2 feet deep, is getting weaker not stronger. Time will tell if it will be able to support snowfall from future storms. Near Cooke City on Saturday, I found two abovious faceted layers (video, snowpit).
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Oct 29, 2013
Wind loaded slopes can be found in upper elevation terrain throughout our advisory area. Recognizing and avoiding wind affected areas will be a good way to avoid triggering avalanches. This picture was taken in the northern Bridgers. Photo GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Oct 18, 2013
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