Henderson Mtn Fatality - snowpack layers

Henderson Mtn Fatality - snowpack layers

In the last 7 days, the snowpack near Cooke City has doubled. This new snow placed enormous stress on weak facets on the ground. These facets formed during below zero F weather during the second week of November. Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year
14-15

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Nov 28, 2014GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Nov 29, 2014GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Nov 30, 2014
Cooke City, 2014-11-27
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