GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Mar 18, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
15-16
These slides were observed on 3/17 up Republic Creek on easterly aspects. Wind-loaded slopes have more instability and the new snow makes loose avalanches possible on steep slopes. Photo: J. Logan
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Mar 17, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Mar 16, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Mar 15, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone
One of many large natural avalanches seen on Mt. Jefferson in the Centennial Range on Monday (3/14). A similar snowpack likely exists in the Lionhead and southern Madison and Gallatin Ranges. Photo: B. Van Wert
One of many large natural avalanches seen on Mt. Jefferson in the Centennial Range on Monday (3/14). A similar snowpack likely exists in the Lionhead and southern Madison and Gallatin Ranges. Photo: B. Van Wert
Sledders riding in the Centennial Range got collapsing and cracking. Although out of our forecast the snowpack is likely similar to the southern ranges and I would expect the same instability. Photo: J. Watt