21-22
Small (very small) natural wind slab near Lulu Pass
Scotch Bonnet
Cooke City
Code
SS-N-R1-D1-S
Elevation
10100
Aspect
S
Latitude
45.05660
Longitude
-109.95100
Notes
GNFAC forecasters witnessed this very small wind slab on 12/7/21 near Lulu Pass outside Cooke City.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
New snow was blown into thick drifts that can be triggered by skiers or riders. Cracking like this is a sign that drifts are unstable and could slide on steeper slopes. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Dec 8, 2021
This small natural wind slab was observed north of Cooke City on 12/7/21. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Small (very small) natural wind slab near Lulu Pass
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Dec 8, 2021
Cooke City, 2021-12-07
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Dec 8, 2021