Natural Avalanche on Sheep mtn. near Cooke City

Natural Avalanche on Sheep mtn. near Cooke City

Large natural avalanche with huge chunks of cornice in debris pile. This occurred on a wind loaded slope on Sheep Mountain near Cooke City. Crown is estimated 8-10 feet deep. Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year
16-17

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Dec 30, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Dec 31, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Jan 1, 2017GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Jan 2, 2017GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Jan 8, 2017
Cooke City, 2016-12-29
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