Southern Gallatin
We saw this fairly recent, very small cornice fall avalanche on Cedar Mtn. on 2/12/2022. Photo: GNFAC
Chris Hericks, snow ranger on Beaverhead Deerlodge NF, points to the lower of two surface hoar layers. We are finding similar layering throughout our entire forecast area. The top 18" of the snowpack is weak and will quickly become unstable when it snows. Photo: GNFAC
Looking up from the bottom of the avalanche that killed one snowmobiler on Ski Hill. The crown is visible at the top of the hill. The men in the photo are standing near the trees where the victim was buried. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Fatal Avalanche Ski Hill
Lionhead Range, 2022-02-08
The crown is not visible (it is down and right) but the X marks the approximate spot the rider was found. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Fatal Avalanche Ski Hill
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 9, 2022
Lionhead Range, 2022-02-07
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 9, 2022
The crown was measured 4-11 inches deep and 75 feet wide. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Fatal Avalanche Ski Hill
Lionhead Range, 2022-02-07
Looking at a weak layer of facets that the avalanche propagated on. Photo: GNFAC
Avalanche Details: Fatal Avalanche Ski Hill
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Feb 8, 2022
Lionhead Range, 2022-02-07
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Feb 8, 2022