Northern Gallatin
Many natural avalanches on Buck Ridge
We (GNFAC) observed many (6+) natural avalanches while riding on Buck Ridge. Many looked to be breaking under the storm snow (3+feet; 2.7" SWE), but some looked deeper. We deduced that these ran on Monday, 8 February, because there was only a few inches of snow covering the debris.
This natural avalanche broke under the new snow on a north facing hill at 8,500'. Photo: GNFAC
This avalanche follows the treed ridgeline. It broke hundreds of feet wide, likely under the new snow. SE aspect, 8,800'. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 10, 2021
This natural avalanche broke under the 3' of new snow that fell in the last week. NE aspect, 9,200'. Photo: GNFAC
Widespread Cracking on Mt Ellis
We saw widespread cracking on several steep slopes on Mount Ellis. 20"+ of new snow loaded a weak snowpack.
On several steep slopes we saw widespread cracking that occurred as new snow loaded the weak snowpack. Photo: GNFAC
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Feb 9, 2021