January 11, 2013 If you're gonna explore the backcountry today, be prepared! The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Southern Madison and Southern Gallatin Ranges and the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone. The avalanche danger is HIGH today on all slopes. Details here:
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Bridger and northern Gallatin Ranges as well as the mountains outside Cooke City. Heavy snowfall since Saturday has been deposited on a weak snowpack. Strong winds at all elevations have loaded slopes further. The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes.
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Bridger and northern Gallatin Range, and will remain in effect until at least Wednesday morning. Recent heavy snows have created very unstable snowpack conditions.
