GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Mar 14, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Southern Madison Range Southern Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone
15-16
New snow and wind created unstable conditions in the Taylor Fork.This wind slab was remotely triggered from 30-40 feet away With more snow and wind in the forecast, conditions will remain touchy in this area. Photo GNFAC
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Mar 13, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
Madison Range Gallatin Range
Lionhead area near West Yellowstone Cooke City
Skiers in the northern Gallatin Range triggered this small slab avalanche on an east facing slope around 9000 ft. The slope was wind loaded but the underlying snowpack was weak and nearly isothermal. Photo A. Pohl
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Mar 13, 2016
This slide occurred a few days ago in the Lionhead area near West Yellostone. It was likely snowmobile triggered and took place after this area received around a foot of snow. Photo M Werlinger
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Mar 12, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
WET SNOW AVALANCHE DANGER
Loose snow avalanche on a 40 degree, E facing slope. These types of slides are likely on steep terrain with new snow. Photo: M. Young
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Mar 12, 2016
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Mar 11, 2016
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
WET SNOW AVALANCHE DANGER