AVALANCHE WARNING
ISSUED ON JANUARY 11 2017 at 5 a.m.
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is continuing the Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains around Cooke City. Three feet of snow over the past three days combined with strong westerly winds is creating very unstable conditions. 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.
You are urged to contact the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center for more detailed information.
Website: www.mtavalanche.com
Avalanche Hotline: 406-587-6981
This warning will expire or be updated by 6:00 a.m. on January 12th, 2017.
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