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GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Mar 3, 2011

Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion

The Bridger, Madison and Gallatin Ranges, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:

The last significant snowfall was 10 days ago. Since then, snow has trickled into the advisory area with brief periods of clear weather but continued strong W and SW winds. This weather means 3 things: