Natural Avalanche Woody Ridge - Cooke City

Natural Avalanche Woody Ridge - Cooke City

This natural avalanche was observed on a W-NW facing slope off Woody Ridge near Cooke City. The slide likely took place on the 20th of December and was the result of a heavy wind load sitting over factes near the ground. Photo J. Logan 

Advisory Year
16-17

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Dec 23, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Dec 24, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Dec 25, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Dec 26, 2016
Cooke City, 2016-12-23
Access other image sizes:
  • Very Large 1200px
  • Large 480px
  • Medium 220px
  • Small 150px
  • Original