Observed on 02/19/2024: From obs: "From the approach trail to Mummy II we saw two large crowns on the ridge associated with Mt. Bole. Not sure when they happened, but they looked pretty big!" Photo: M. Bjornsson
Northern Gallatin
Observed on 02/19/2024: From obs: "From the approach trail to Mummy II we saw two large crowns on the ridge associated with Mt. Bole. Not sure when they happened, but they looked pretty big!" Photo: M. Bjornsson
Avalanche Details: Natural Avalanches on Mt. Bole, Hyalite
Northern Gallatin, 2024-02-20
Observed on 02/19/2024: From obs: "From the approach trail to Mummy II we saw two large crowns on the ridge associated with Mt. Bole. Not sure when they happened, but they looked pretty big!" Photo: M. Bjornsson
Avalanche Details: Natural Avalanches on Mt. Bole, Hyalite
Northern Gallatin, 2024-02-20
Large Crowns in Hyalite
Date
Activity
Ice Climbing
From the approach trail to Mummy II we saw two large crowns on the ridge associated with Mt. Bole. Not sure when they happened, but they looked pretty big! Observed Monday morning, February 19
Region
Northern Gallatin
Location (from list)
Mt. Bole
Observer Name
Matteo Bjornsson
Avalanche Above Twin Falls
Hyalite - main fork
Northern Gallatin
Code
Latitude
45.44720
Longitude
-110.96200
Notes
From email: "My partner and I were out ice climbing in Hyalite today and I wanted to share our observations.
Our objective was Cleopatra’s needle. We arrived at the base of the climb around 11:30, skies were clear and winds were calm. Once I topped out around 3:30pm, skies were overcast and winds were picking up from the northwest and began to transport snow off the trees. I also noticed a pretty sizable crown on one of the convexities above Twin Falls. I traversed around to get a better look and took a couple pictures.
The crown appeared very new, likely within the past couple of days I would guess. It appeared 3 feet at its deepest and roughly 100 feet wide. I’m not sure if it was a natural or remote trigger, but definitely a scare nonetheless for any potential climbers below."
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Slab Width
100.00ft
Images
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
Climbers in Hyalite saw an avalanche that likely happened in the last 48 hours above Twin Falls on 02/19/2024. The trigger is unknown, 3' at the deepest point, and broke 100' wide. Photo: R. Parsons
Avalanche Details: Avalanche Above Twin Falls
Northern Gallatin, 2024-02-19
Climbers in Hyalite saw an avalanche that likely happened in the last 48 hours above Twin Falls on 02/19/2024. The trigger is unknown, 3' at the deepest point, and broke 100' wide. Photo: R. Parsons
Avalanche Details: Avalanche Above Twin Falls
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 21, 2024
Northern Gallatin, 2024-02-19
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 21, 2024
Climbers in Hyalite saw an avalanche that likely happened in the last 48 hours above Twin Falls on 02/19/2024. The trigger is unknown, 3' at the deepest point, and broke 100' wide. Photo: R. Parsons
Avalanche Details: Avalanche Above Twin Falls
Northern Gallatin, 2024-02-19