Moderate winds today north of Cooke City. Stronger winds than forecasted and lots of snow is being transported. Couple hand pits showed planar breaks on a crust on SW aspect around 9600 ft.
Saw what looked to be a small wind slab or cornice fall on South Siren in Republic Creek. SE facing, 10100 ft. Photo: BPG
Went skiing south of Cooke City today near Hayden Creek. No avalanches seen and no signs of instability. Cold temps and light winds from the NW and W all day.
Went skiing north of Cooke City today near Zimmer Creek. I saw a few wind slabs. Some appeared to be skier triggered, some were natural. No other avalanches seen. Moderate to strong wind from the west all day. I saw shooting cracks in obviously windloaded areas.
Saw a few wind slabs. Some appeared to be skier triggered, some were natural. Photo: BPG
Saw a few wind slabs. Some appeared to be skier triggered, some were natural. Photo: BPG
Went skiing north of Cooke City today near Zimmer Creek. I saw a few wind slabs. Some appeared to be skier triggered, some were natural. No other avalanches seen. Moderate to strong wind from the west all day. I saw shooting cracks in obviously windloaded areas.
