Northern Gallatin

We noticed that a widespread crust had formed at lower elevations from the recent warm spell, especially in areas without consistent shade. The snow that remained available for transport was easily being picked up by moderate to strong SW winds at treeline. Many tracks had been filled in by the wind transported snow, and a dense, hollow windslab was found in isolated spots.

From obs: "Several small slabs pulled out above The Shimmy, left of Cleo's. Observed from across the valley while climbing the Dribbles. Did not observe them run, only saw the crowns. Unknown date of avalanches, but crowns were quite distinct from across the way." Photo: M. Zia

Several small slabs pulled out above The Shimmy, left of Cleo's. Observed from across the valley while climbing the Dribbles. Did not observe them run, only saw the crowns. Unknown date of avalanches, but crowns were quite distinct from across the way.

Lots of wind transport all day.

From instagram (2/23/24): Wide collapses and cracks reported near Palisades Falls above the east fork Hyalite road. 

On 02/22/2024 we saw a natural avalanche in the Divide Cirque that probably happened late last week near 02/17/2024. Photo: GNFAC

On 02/22/2024 from the Divide Cirque we saw a natural avalanche near Overlook Mountain that probably happened late last week near 02/17/2024. Photo: GNFAC