AVALANCHE WARNING
ISSUED ON JANUARY 10 2017 at 5 a.m.
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains around Cooke City. Heavy snowfall in the last 36 hours with strong westerly winds is adding weight to a weak and unstable snowpack. The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely today. Avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be avoided.
This warning will expire or be updated by 6:00 a.m. on January 11th, 2017.
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion