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Wet slabs were observed near Cooke City on 4/20/19. Riders reported multiple slides similar to this one. Photo: K. Taylor
Avalanche Details: Wet slabs near Cooke City
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Apr 26, 2019
Cooke City, 2019-04-21
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Apr 26, 2019
Recent large wet loose slides near Emigrant observed on 4/20/19. Photo: G. Antonioli
Avalanche Details: Wet slab and large wet loose near Emigrant
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu May 2, 2019
Out of Advisory Area, 2019-04-21
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu May 2, 2019
Wet slab and large wet loose near Emigrant
Emigrant Peak
Out of Advisory Area
Code
WS-N-R3-D2.5-I
Elevation
10000
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.26480
Longitude
-110.70100
Notes
Multiple Avalanches
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wet Snow
Slab Thickness
40.0 inches
Vertical Fall
1100ft
Slab Width
385.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
Debris from an older wet loose slide observed 4/20/19. Estimated to be a week old. Photo: G. Antonioli
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 22, 2019
Observed 4/20/19. Crown estimated 3-5' deep. Above freezing temperatures, sunshine and rain created a wet and weak snowpack. Photo: G. Antonioli
Avalanche Details: Wet slab and large wet loose near Emigrant
Out of Advisory Area, 2019-04-21
Observed 4/20/19. Crown estimated 3-5' deep. Above freezing temperatures, sunshine and rain created a wet and weak snowpack. Photo: G. Antonioli
Avalanche Details: Wet slab and large wet loose near Emigrant
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 22, 2019
Out of Advisory Area, 2019-04-21
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 22, 2019
Weather and Avalanche Log for Sun Apr 21, 2019
Freezing line dropped to 7,000' overnight. Rain yesterday and overnight. Snow this morning.
Large wet slab near Cooke City
Wall Mountain
Cooke City
Code
WS-N-R3-D2.5-G
Elevation
9000
Aspect
N
Latitude
44.99780
Longitude
-109.97800
Notes
This natural wet slab avalanche on Wall Mountain outside of Cooke City failed near the ground. It was big- estimated crow size was 3-6' deep and 400' wide. Photo: B. Fredlund
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Number killed
0
Avalanche Type
Wet slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
G - Ground
Problem Type
Wet Snow
Slab Thickness
52.0 inches
Slab Width
400.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
Natural wet slab avalanche on Wall Mtn. near Cooke City. Crown is estimated to be 3-6' deep and 400' wide. Photo: B. Fredlund
Avalanche Details: Large wet slab near Cooke City
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 22, 2019
Cooke City, 2019-04-20
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 22, 2019