Natural avalanche near Lulu Pass

This natural avalanche ran in the early morning hours. It likely failed on a layer of facets under the 4 feet of new snow. Wind-loading was a contributing factor. Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year

16-17

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Jan 12, 2017 GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Jan 13, 2017 GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 14, 2017

Cooke City, 2017-01-11

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