AVALANCHE WARNING
ISSUED ON DECEMBER 10 2015 at 5:30 a.m.
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains around Cooke City. The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes. A foot of dense snow with strong winds fell onto a weak and unstable snowpack. Snowfall and winds are expected to continue today. Natural and human triggered slides are likely. Avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be avoided.
You are urged to contact the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center for more detailed information.
Website: www.mtavalanche.com
Avalanche Hotline: 406-587-6981
This warning will either expire or be updated by 6:00 a.m. on December 11, 2015.
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