How are things looking there Bob? Going to be there Tuesday. Looking forward to breakfast and orange rolls.
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Bob, thanks for the hospitality last week. Everything at the bakery was great!
Any plans to open a saloon/pub? We couldn't even find a place to get a beer in town on Monday night at 10pm. The Super 8 was full and we got bent over at another place for lodging. How that town has changed....
Any plans to open a saloon/pub? We couldn't even find a place to get a beer in town on Monday night at 10pm. The Super 8 was full and we got bent over at another place for lodging. How that town has changed....
Afternoon
From a windy town of Cooke city. The snowman is calling for more snow today with gusts up to 55 mph. Snowman is calling for up to 6 inches of snow by tomorrow morning. We have a chance of snow for the next 10 days. I need help with the snow dance. Please help me.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: On Sunday, outside Cooke City, skiers triggered two small avalanches, and yesterday another small slide was triggered on a wind-loaded slope (40’ wide; 12-18” deep).
Wind speeds are 20-40 mph out of the southwest and a few slopes will be wind-loaded. Wind slabs are not widespread, but skiers triggered a small one yesterday and another skier saw a 3’ deep avalanche on a north-facing slope up Republic Creek in Cooke City. For today, human triggered avalanches are possible and the danger is rated MODERATE on all slopes.
I received another shipment of BCA radio's in. They are getting harder to get. Stop in and pick up 1 or 2 of them.
Come in and also check out the new line of goggles. I now carry the ABOM (HEET) heated goggles. Stop in and check out how great they are. I won't go back to another standard set.
From a windy town of Cooke city. The snowman is calling for more snow today with gusts up to 55 mph. Snowman is calling for up to 6 inches of snow by tomorrow morning. We have a chance of snow for the next 10 days. I need help with the snow dance. Please help me.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: On Sunday, outside Cooke City, skiers triggered two small avalanches, and yesterday another small slide was triggered on a wind-loaded slope (40’ wide; 12-18” deep).
Wind speeds are 20-40 mph out of the southwest and a few slopes will be wind-loaded. Wind slabs are not widespread, but skiers triggered a small one yesterday and another skier saw a 3’ deep avalanche on a north-facing slope up Republic Creek in Cooke City. For today, human triggered avalanches are possible and the danger is rated MODERATE on all slopes.
I received another shipment of BCA radio's in. They are getting harder to get. Stop in and pick up 1 or 2 of them.
Come in and also check out the new line of goggles. I now carry the ABOM (HEET) heated goggles. Stop in and check out how great they are. I won't go back to another standard set.
Overcast
Morning from Cooke city. The snowman is showing us with snow for the next 9 day. Today we have a 60% chance of snow by Friday and Saturday the chance goes up to 80%. Dance, Dance,Dance.
Yesterday late afternoon we had blizzard conditions that lasted for several hours. We picked up about 3 inches in town.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: In the last few days Cooke City has gotten wind, snow and avalanches. Yesterday, winds blew 60-70+ mph at all elevations and a large natural avalanche on Woody Ridge broke at the ground, estimated to be over 8’ deep on a heavily wind-loaded slope. Two cornice triggered avalanches on Town Hill also released yesterday. Additionally, there were two smaller slides were remotely triggered over the weekend. A layer of surface hoar buried 1-2’ deep, has been unreactive in tests, but it cannot be ruled out as a culprit in past and future avalanches. Given the new snow, very strong winds, recent avalanches, and buried surface hoar, there are only a couple ways to safely proceed: 1. Avoid all wind-loaded slopes, and 2. Dig and test the upper few feet of the snowpack to find instability. For today, the avalanche danger is rated CONSIDERABLE since human triggered avalanches are likely.
For being a quit week, the bakery is rocking. Thank you everyone that comes in to bearclaw to get breakfast or other things from Bob.
Morning from Cooke city. The snowman is showing us with snow for the next 9 day. Today we have a 60% chance of snow by Friday and Saturday the chance goes up to 80%. Dance, Dance,Dance.
Yesterday late afternoon we had blizzard conditions that lasted for several hours. We picked up about 3 inches in town.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: In the last few days Cooke City has gotten wind, snow and avalanches. Yesterday, winds blew 60-70+ mph at all elevations and a large natural avalanche on Woody Ridge broke at the ground, estimated to be over 8’ deep on a heavily wind-loaded slope. Two cornice triggered avalanches on Town Hill also released yesterday. Additionally, there were two smaller slides were remotely triggered over the weekend. A layer of surface hoar buried 1-2’ deep, has been unreactive in tests, but it cannot be ruled out as a culprit in past and future avalanches. Given the new snow, very strong winds, recent avalanches, and buried surface hoar, there are only a couple ways to safely proceed: 1. Avoid all wind-loaded slopes, and 2. Dig and test the upper few feet of the snowpack to find instability. For today, the avalanche danger is rated CONSIDERABLE since human triggered avalanches are likely.
For being a quit week, the bakery is rocking. Thank you everyone that comes in to bearclaw to get breakfast or other things from Bob.
More snow to come
Morning from Cooke city MT. The snowman has stretched out the snow forecast a few more days. It goes till o2/09/18. We have a 40% chance today and then for the next 3 days it goes to 80%. At this time we could see up to 8 inches tomorrow.
Let dance, dance, dance.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS:Snow stability is variable in the mountains around Cooke City. Some slopes have a deep and stable snowpack, while others have buried weak layers capable of producing avalanches. A layer of surface hoar 1-2’ deep has produced unstable results in stability tests and may be the culprit of recently triggered avalanches. This layer has sporadic distribution making careful snowpack evaluation essential.
Facets buried deeper in the pack also remain a concern. A large natural avalanche on Woody Ridge south of town is a good reminder of what’s still possible. Today, the likelihood of a triggering a slide increases on wind loaded slopes. Watch for and avoid wind loaded areas and assess non-wind loaded slopes carefully before traveling in avalanche terrain.
For today, the avalanche danger is rated CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded slopes and MODERATE on non-wind loaded slopes.
We received more BCA radio's in yesterday. I can't keep them in stock. But that's a good thing.
We fill all types of AVALANCHE BOTTLES. We also rent avy packs, probes, shovels and beacons.
Morning from Cooke city MT. The snowman has stretched out the snow forecast a few more days. It goes till o2/09/18. We have a 40% chance today and then for the next 3 days it goes to 80%. At this time we could see up to 8 inches tomorrow.
Let dance, dance, dance.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS:Snow stability is variable in the mountains around Cooke City. Some slopes have a deep and stable snowpack, while others have buried weak layers capable of producing avalanches. A layer of surface hoar 1-2’ deep has produced unstable results in stability tests and may be the culprit of recently triggered avalanches. This layer has sporadic distribution making careful snowpack evaluation essential.
Facets buried deeper in the pack also remain a concern. A large natural avalanche on Woody Ridge south of town is a good reminder of what’s still possible. Today, the likelihood of a triggering a slide increases on wind loaded slopes. Watch for and avoid wind loaded areas and assess non-wind loaded slopes carefully before traveling in avalanche terrain.
For today, the avalanche danger is rated CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded slopes and MODERATE on non-wind loaded slopes.
We received more BCA radio's in yesterday. I can't keep them in stock. But that's a good thing.
We fill all types of AVALANCHE BOTTLES. We also rent avy packs, probes, shovels and beacons.
GOT SNOW
Morning from the snow capital of Cooke city. The snowman was right again. It started about 4 am with light snow and by 6 am we had about 3 inches and its still coming down. We could see up to a foot by tonight. We still have two more days of 80% chance and a chance of snow clear through Friday of next week.
I would like to thank everyone that is helping me with it. Keep the snow dance going.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The primary avalanche problem in the mountains around Cooke City is wind loaded slopes. New snow combined with moderate winds from the west is the perfect recipe for wind slab formation. Yesterday, Alex rode north of town and observed evidence of a large recent avalanche that occurred in wind loaded terrain. This is consistent with another large avalanche that occurred off Woody Ridge earlier in the week. Today, staying off wind loaded slopes will be the best way to avoid avalanches.
A secondary concern is a layer of surface hoar buried 1-2’ deep. Yesterday, Alex got unstable results on this layer in his stability tests. Buried surface hoar is notorious for having sporadic distribution so keep a watchful eye out for this layer before jumping into steeper terrain.
Today, human triggered avalanches are likely on wind loaded slopes which have a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger. Non-wind loaded slopes have MODERATE avalanche danger.
Morning from the snow capital of Cooke city. The snowman was right again. It started about 4 am with light snow and by 6 am we had about 3 inches and its still coming down. We could see up to a foot by tonight. We still have two more days of 80% chance and a chance of snow clear through Friday of next week.
I would like to thank everyone that is helping me with it. Keep the snow dance going.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The primary avalanche problem in the mountains around Cooke City is wind loaded slopes. New snow combined with moderate winds from the west is the perfect recipe for wind slab formation. Yesterday, Alex rode north of town and observed evidence of a large recent avalanche that occurred in wind loaded terrain. This is consistent with another large avalanche that occurred off Woody Ridge earlier in the week. Today, staying off wind loaded slopes will be the best way to avoid avalanches.
A secondary concern is a layer of surface hoar buried 1-2’ deep. Yesterday, Alex got unstable results on this layer in his stability tests. Buried surface hoar is notorious for having sporadic distribution so keep a watchful eye out for this layer before jumping into steeper terrain.
Today, human triggered avalanches are likely on wind loaded slopes which have a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger. Non-wind loaded slopes have MODERATE avalanche danger.
Lets halt the snow dance for a couple of days
Afternoon from snow buried Cooke city. The snowman keeps dropping more snow. Lets halt the snow dance for a couple of days so we can catch up. Yesterday we picked up over a foot and today so far another 7 inches and still more to come. Today's snow is very slippery and heavy. Looks like the biggest part of the storm will hit us Monday and Monday night.
Sorry for not posting but its been a busy two day.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The mountains near Cooke City have 2 feet of new snow equal to 2” of snow water equivalent (SWE) since Friday. Strong westerly winds drifted this snow into slabs 2-4 feet deep that will break naturally and be easy to trigger. These wind slabs are located below cornices along ridgelines, and lower on slopes along cross-loaded terrain and below cliffs. Avoid travel on steep, wind-loaded slopes and minimize time in flatter terrain below. These avalanches could run far and have the power to break trees, similar to recent slides I saw on Thursday. Yesterday, a skier triggered an 18” deep, 150’ wide avalanche on a wind loaded slope, and similar or larger slides are likely today.
On non-wind loaded slopes avalanches are easy to trigger within the recent storm snow, and could break deeper and wider on a weak layer of surface hoar buried 3-4 feet deep. Be extra cautious of all steep slopes, and practice conservative route finding and decision making. The safest bet is lower angle slopes sheltered from the wind, and not exposed to steep, wind-loaded terrain above. Avalanche danger is HIGH on wind loaded slopes and CONSIDERABLE on other steep slopes.
I have a few radios 3 radio's left in stock. I'm trying to get more in.
The bakerys biggest seller was the french toast with peanut butter and bananas. mmmmmm
Afternoon from snow buried Cooke city. The snowman keeps dropping more snow. Lets halt the snow dance for a couple of days so we can catch up. Yesterday we picked up over a foot and today so far another 7 inches and still more to come. Today's snow is very slippery and heavy. Looks like the biggest part of the storm will hit us Monday and Monday night.
Sorry for not posting but its been a busy two day.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The mountains near Cooke City have 2 feet of new snow equal to 2” of snow water equivalent (SWE) since Friday. Strong westerly winds drifted this snow into slabs 2-4 feet deep that will break naturally and be easy to trigger. These wind slabs are located below cornices along ridgelines, and lower on slopes along cross-loaded terrain and below cliffs. Avoid travel on steep, wind-loaded slopes and minimize time in flatter terrain below. These avalanches could run far and have the power to break trees, similar to recent slides I saw on Thursday. Yesterday, a skier triggered an 18” deep, 150’ wide avalanche on a wind loaded slope, and similar or larger slides are likely today.
On non-wind loaded slopes avalanches are easy to trigger within the recent storm snow, and could break deeper and wider on a weak layer of surface hoar buried 3-4 feet deep. Be extra cautious of all steep slopes, and practice conservative route finding and decision making. The safest bet is lower angle slopes sheltered from the wind, and not exposed to steep, wind-loaded terrain above. Avalanche danger is HIGH on wind loaded slopes and CONSIDERABLE on other steep slopes.
I have a few radios 3 radio's left in stock. I'm trying to get more in.
The bakerys biggest seller was the french toast with peanut butter and bananas. mmmmmm
Thank you
Morning from Bearclaw Bob's / Bakery and the Super 8 motel. I would like to thank everyone for the help on the snow dance. At this time we have stopped and I'll let you know when to start again. We've picked up about 2.5 feet in town and around 4 feet on the mountain. Its been a heavy snow. The mountains need to settle before we get more. We still have a chance of snow Wednesday through Friday. The last couple of days the temps stayed in the low to mid 30's. At this time the temp is 18 degrees with light snow.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Cooke City (“Snow Baron of the West”) have received 4’ of snow equaling near 4” of snow water equivalent (SWE) since Friday. Yesterday we issued an Avalanche Warning for the area because the amount and rate of snowfall was worrisome. A couple natural avalanches were seen and I expect a few more will be noticed with clearing skies. The snowfall is tapering off and winds are light and the warning has expired, but conditions are still dangerous. The mountains will take time to fully adjust to this load and it’s likely you could trigger slides today. Four feet is a lot of snow and avalanches could be large and deep on par with the ones we saw last week. My recommendation is to avoid avalanche terrain today. The danger is rated CONSIDERABLE on all slopes in the Cooke City area.
I'm back out again plowing today, trying to clean up areas. If you are headed to Cooke. Have a safe drive out.
Morning from Bearclaw Bob's / Bakery and the Super 8 motel. I would like to thank everyone for the help on the snow dance. At this time we have stopped and I'll let you know when to start again. We've picked up about 2.5 feet in town and around 4 feet on the mountain. Its been a heavy snow. The mountains need to settle before we get more. We still have a chance of snow Wednesday through Friday. The last couple of days the temps stayed in the low to mid 30's. At this time the temp is 18 degrees with light snow.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Cooke City (“Snow Baron of the West”) have received 4’ of snow equaling near 4” of snow water equivalent (SWE) since Friday. Yesterday we issued an Avalanche Warning for the area because the amount and rate of snowfall was worrisome. A couple natural avalanches were seen and I expect a few more will be noticed with clearing skies. The snowfall is tapering off and winds are light and the warning has expired, but conditions are still dangerous. The mountains will take time to fully adjust to this load and it’s likely you could trigger slides today. Four feet is a lot of snow and avalanches could be large and deep on par with the ones we saw last week. My recommendation is to avoid avalanche terrain today. The danger is rated CONSIDERABLE on all slopes in the Cooke City area.
I'm back out again plowing today, trying to clean up areas. If you are headed to Cooke. Have a safe drive out.
still snowing
Morning from over whelmed Cooke city. We have a front that is sitting over us and it won't leave until Friday. We have a 40% chance today while looks like Thursday will be at 80% chance. What I can see, the biggest chance is tonight into tomorrow. More report to follow tonight.
Drive safe disummit, we'll see you Thursday.
Morning from over whelmed Cooke city. We have a front that is sitting over us and it won't leave until Friday. We have a 40% chance today while looks like Thursday will be at 80% chance. What I can see, the biggest chance is tonight into tomorrow. More report to follow tonight.
Drive safe disummit, we'll see you Thursday.
lightly snowing
After noon from snow heaven. Will start out and say we in a AVALANCHE WARNING, along with a winter storm warning. It just as well hit us all at once. The snowman is showing a change for Saturday and Sunday. Clearing skies to clear on Sunday.
Then snow moves back in to the picture for Monday through Friday with a chance each day.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains near Cooke City. Over three feet of snow in the past three days combined with strong westerly winds is creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely today. Some slopes have the potential to produce very destructive avalanches that could reach valley bottoms. Avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be avoided.
If you manage to get into the backcountry around Cooke City today, there will be plenty of avalanche hazard to deal with. Nearly two weeks of consistent snowfall, combined with recent strong winds, is creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. Yesterday, Doug and Alex avoided all avalanche terrain and runout zones while riding north of town.
Our biggest issue is new snow and wind loading that will add stress to the snowpack. Avalanches failing in the new snow or on weak layers deeper in the pack are both a concern. There is potential for large and destructive avalanches to hit low angle terrain and/or valley bottoms, so be extra cautious when traveling underneath steeper slopes. Avoiding all avalanche terrain is recommended today as the snowpack works overtime to adjust.
Today, very dangerous avalanche conditions exist and the avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes.
I received another shipment of BCA radio's, along with Frog Z skin for the radio. They won't last long. I brought in 24 and I'm down to 12 skins left.
After noon from snow heaven. Will start out and say we in a AVALANCHE WARNING, along with a winter storm warning. It just as well hit us all at once. The snowman is showing a change for Saturday and Sunday. Clearing skies to clear on Sunday.
Then snow moves back in to the picture for Monday through Friday with a chance each day.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains near Cooke City. Over three feet of snow in the past three days combined with strong westerly winds is creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely today. Some slopes have the potential to produce very destructive avalanches that could reach valley bottoms. Avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be avoided.
If you manage to get into the backcountry around Cooke City today, there will be plenty of avalanche hazard to deal with. Nearly two weeks of consistent snowfall, combined with recent strong winds, is creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. Yesterday, Doug and Alex avoided all avalanche terrain and runout zones while riding north of town.
Our biggest issue is new snow and wind loading that will add stress to the snowpack. Avalanches failing in the new snow or on weak layers deeper in the pack are both a concern. There is potential for large and destructive avalanches to hit low angle terrain and/or valley bottoms, so be extra cautious when traveling underneath steeper slopes. Avoiding all avalanche terrain is recommended today as the snowpack works overtime to adjust.
Today, very dangerous avalanche conditions exist and the avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes.
I received another shipment of BCA radio's, along with Frog Z skin for the radio. They won't last long. I brought in 24 and I'm down to 12 skins left.
Sunny
After noon from the clear blue skies of Montana. The snowman said it would be nice and it turned out to be. The temp. this morning was 3 below and at this time its 10 above. The snowman has changed his mind. He's now showing a 40 % chance for Sunday and 50% for Monday.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The mountains near Cooke City received 6 feet of snow equal to 6.2” of snow water equivalent (SWE) over the last week. This steady, heavy load combined with strong winds made large natural and human triggered avalanches likely the last couple days. Yesterday, skiers near Cooke City saw multiple recent avalanche crowns and saw one avalanche occur. With minimal new snow and wind since yesterday, natural avalanches are not likely. The snowpack will adjust to the recent load relatively quick, but deserves a day or two to do so. Today, large wind slabs are easy to trigger and wind loaded slopes should be avoided. Be cautious of large cornices along ridgelines and pillows of snow below. On non-wind loaded slopes, loose sluffs and slab avalanches of recent snow are possible. Avoid steep slopes if you see collapsing or cracks shooting across the snow surface. Avalanche danger today is CONSIDERABLE on all slopes.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
After noon from the clear blue skies of Montana. The snowman said it would be nice and it turned out to be. The temp. this morning was 3 below and at this time its 10 above. The snowman has changed his mind. He's now showing a 40 % chance for Sunday and 50% for Monday.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The mountains near Cooke City received 6 feet of snow equal to 6.2” of snow water equivalent (SWE) over the last week. This steady, heavy load combined with strong winds made large natural and human triggered avalanches likely the last couple days. Yesterday, skiers near Cooke City saw multiple recent avalanche crowns and saw one avalanche occur. With minimal new snow and wind since yesterday, natural avalanches are not likely. The snowpack will adjust to the recent load relatively quick, but deserves a day or two to do so. Today, large wind slabs are easy to trigger and wind loaded slopes should be avoided. Be cautious of large cornices along ridgelines and pillows of snow below. On non-wind loaded slopes, loose sluffs and slab avalanches of recent snow are possible. Avoid steep slopes if you see collapsing or cracks shooting across the snow surface. Avalanche danger today is CONSIDERABLE on all slopes.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Rode Cooke today; really good soft snow past round lake. LOTS of tracks as well.
Any reports on Top of the World?
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snow today
Morning from Cooke city. The town has been really busy. The snowman is calling for about 7 inches of snow by tomorrow morning. The last couple of mornings we've seen below zero temp's. But today we are above zero and its great. i finally got most of the snow moved from last weekend.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Yesterday, Cooke City was windy and snow was blowing at the ridgelines and across faces loading slopes and drifting snow. Triggering a slide on these wind slabs is a concern. Cornices grew with the last storm and these monsters could break off, steamroll and injure you, or worse, trigger a deep and large avalanche that would be deadly. Furthermore, on Saturday, a snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche he triggered in Sheep Creek. Luckily he was uncovered quickly when his partners found his finger sticking out of the snow. Triggering slides like this is becoming less likely, but not impossible. For today, the avalanche danger is rated MODERATE on all slopes.
Morning from Cooke city. The town has been really busy. The snowman is calling for about 7 inches of snow by tomorrow morning. The last couple of mornings we've seen below zero temp's. But today we are above zero and its great. i finally got most of the snow moved from last weekend.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Yesterday, Cooke City was windy and snow was blowing at the ridgelines and across faces loading slopes and drifting snow. Triggering a slide on these wind slabs is a concern. Cornices grew with the last storm and these monsters could break off, steamroll and injure you, or worse, trigger a deep and large avalanche that would be deadly. Furthermore, on Saturday, a snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche he triggered in Sheep Creek. Luckily he was uncovered quickly when his partners found his finger sticking out of the snow. Triggering slides like this is becoming less likely, but not impossible. For today, the avalanche danger is rated MODERATE on all slopes.
WOW
Morning from Cooke city. It's been a long week of snow plowing. It's nice to sit down for a while and give you guys updates.
Since last week we picked up about 3 feet of snow on the mountain. The fisher snotell has been up to 142 inches.
The snowman is calling for snow starting Saturday with a 70% chance. Chance of snow goes through Tuesday.
It has been below zero for the last 3 days now. Going to warm up. It was great to see Eric from the Avalanche center.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Eric is in Cooke City and found blowing snow, wind-loading and also a wafer-thin weak layer of small-grained facets 18” under the surface, which he describes in his. This is the same layer I saw a week ago, but it now has a thicker slab of snow sitting on it. This layer was unstable in his tests and found on many slopes, wind-loaded and not. The good news is that it may not be a problem for long, but in the meantime assume it’s on most slopes until proven otherwise. Thick drifts and a few avalanche crowns are reminders that wind-loaded slopes could still avalanche. For today, wind-loading and a buried weak layer point to the possibility of avalanches and a MODERATE danger.
Morning from Cooke city. It's been a long week of snow plowing. It's nice to sit down for a while and give you guys updates.
Since last week we picked up about 3 feet of snow on the mountain. The fisher snotell has been up to 142 inches.
The snowman is calling for snow starting Saturday with a 70% chance. Chance of snow goes through Tuesday.
It has been below zero for the last 3 days now. Going to warm up. It was great to see Eric from the Avalanche center.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Eric is in Cooke City and found blowing snow, wind-loading and also a wafer-thin weak layer of small-grained facets 18” under the surface, which he describes in his. This is the same layer I saw a week ago, but it now has a thicker slab of snow sitting on it. This layer was unstable in his tests and found on many slopes, wind-loaded and not. The good news is that it may not be a problem for long, but in the meantime assume it’s on most slopes until proven otherwise. Thick drifts and a few avalanche crowns are reminders that wind-loaded slopes could still avalanche. For today, wind-loading and a buried weak layer point to the possibility of avalanches and a MODERATE danger.
lightly snowing
Afternoon to everyone from Bearclaw/bakery and the Super 8. We have been receiving light snow since 9 am. The temp's again was below zero. We could see up to 3 inches by morning. The snowman is calling for Sunday with a 70% chance of snow. We could see up to 8 inches by Monday morning. Then a 50% chance on Monday. Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and Wednesday and Thursday with partly cloudy skies.
To the family that lost a loved one here in Cooke city. We send our thoughts and prayers to them.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The mountains near Cooke City have twice the snow depth as the rest of our advisory area with 11 feet at the Fisher Creek SNOTEL station. Cornices are huge, recently wind loaded slopes have deep drifts, and a weak layer of facets buried 1.5-2’ deep is a concern. Eric found this weak layer on Tuesday and got unstable stability test results. This layer should be searched for and assessed before riding steep terrain.
Wind loaded slopes in steep rocky terrain or below ridgelines are most likely slopes to avalanche. Approach wind loaded slopes with caution, and stay a far distance back from large cornices and avoid slopes below. Recent heavy wind-loading and buried weak layers make human triggered avalanches possible today and the avalanche danger is rated MODERATE.
I still have the frogzskin for the BCA Radio mic's.
Afternoon to everyone from Bearclaw/bakery and the Super 8. We have been receiving light snow since 9 am. The temp's again was below zero. We could see up to 3 inches by morning. The snowman is calling for Sunday with a 70% chance of snow. We could see up to 8 inches by Monday morning. Then a 50% chance on Monday. Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and Wednesday and Thursday with partly cloudy skies.
To the family that lost a loved one here in Cooke city. We send our thoughts and prayers to them.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: The mountains near Cooke City have twice the snow depth as the rest of our advisory area with 11 feet at the Fisher Creek SNOTEL station. Cornices are huge, recently wind loaded slopes have deep drifts, and a weak layer of facets buried 1.5-2’ deep is a concern. Eric found this weak layer on Tuesday and got unstable stability test results. This layer should be searched for and assessed before riding steep terrain.
Wind loaded slopes in steep rocky terrain or below ridgelines are most likely slopes to avalanche. Approach wind loaded slopes with caution, and stay a far distance back from large cornices and avoid slopes below. Recent heavy wind-loading and buried weak layers make human triggered avalanches possible today and the avalanche danger is rated MODERATE.
I still have the frogzskin for the BCA Radio mic's.
Start the snow dance
Morning from the windy town of Cooke City. We will see wind gust up to 50 mph. The snowman let us down for yesterday, so he moved it to today. We could see up to 7 inches by Monday morning. Tuesday he's calling for mostly sunny and the temp's will stay in the mid teens to single digits at night.
Its time to start the snow dance. Maybe we can get another foot or two for next weekend.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: New snow across the advisory area varies from 3-9” deep and equals .2-.3” snow water equivalent (SWE) even where deepest. Strong westerly wind today will drift new snow into slabs up to 2’ thick that are possible to trigger. Be cautious of wind loaded slopes near ridgelines, on steep rollovers, and around cliffs. Look for cracking and collapsing of the new snow as a clear sign to avoid steep, wind loaded slopes. Wind earlier this week drifted snow into dense slabs on top of lower density snow. These can be identified where a ski pole or boot punches through a hard slab into ‘hollow’ snow below. Skiers in Hyalite yesterday found this unstable structure, and avoided steep wind loaded slopes. Cornices along ridgelines are huge and continue to grow. Keep a far distance from the edge and avoid slopes directly below cornices.
On non-wind loaded slopes the snowpack is generally stable and lacks widespread weak layers. Eric was at Hebgen Lake on Friday and found good overall stability. On some slopes it is possible to find a buried weak layer of facets or surface hoar 2-3’ deep. In Cooke City, Eric found a layer of facets 2’ deep that produced unstable results in stability tests last Tuesday. The new snow is a small amount of weight added to any lingering weak layers, but it is worth digging 3 feet to look for and assess stability before riding steep terrain. Where new snow is deepest, dry loose avalanches are possible and can be harmful if caught above consequential terrain like cliffs.
Today, strong wind and new snow create fresh drifts that are possible to trigger and avalanche danger is MODERATE.
Morning from the windy town of Cooke City. We will see wind gust up to 50 mph. The snowman let us down for yesterday, so he moved it to today. We could see up to 7 inches by Monday morning. Tuesday he's calling for mostly sunny and the temp's will stay in the mid teens to single digits at night.
Its time to start the snow dance. Maybe we can get another foot or two for next weekend.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: New snow across the advisory area varies from 3-9” deep and equals .2-.3” snow water equivalent (SWE) even where deepest. Strong westerly wind today will drift new snow into slabs up to 2’ thick that are possible to trigger. Be cautious of wind loaded slopes near ridgelines, on steep rollovers, and around cliffs. Look for cracking and collapsing of the new snow as a clear sign to avoid steep, wind loaded slopes. Wind earlier this week drifted snow into dense slabs on top of lower density snow. These can be identified where a ski pole or boot punches through a hard slab into ‘hollow’ snow below. Skiers in Hyalite yesterday found this unstable structure, and avoided steep wind loaded slopes. Cornices along ridgelines are huge and continue to grow. Keep a far distance from the edge and avoid slopes directly below cornices.
On non-wind loaded slopes the snowpack is generally stable and lacks widespread weak layers. Eric was at Hebgen Lake on Friday and found good overall stability. On some slopes it is possible to find a buried weak layer of facets or surface hoar 2-3’ deep. In Cooke City, Eric found a layer of facets 2’ deep that produced unstable results in stability tests last Tuesday. The new snow is a small amount of weight added to any lingering weak layers, but it is worth digging 3 feet to look for and assess stability before riding steep terrain. Where new snow is deepest, dry loose avalanches are possible and can be harmful if caught above consequential terrain like cliffs.
Today, strong wind and new snow create fresh drifts that are possible to trigger and avalanche danger is MODERATE.
still snowing
Afternoon from snowy Cooke city. It's been lightly snowing for 3 days now and we've picked up about 3-4 inches. Reports on the mountain we have at least 2 foot of fresh powder. The wind yesterday was gusting to 50 mph. Found lots of drifting this morning plowing.
The snowman changed her mind again. Now its 40% chance of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday is partly cloudy. We'll just wait and see what tomorrow brings.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Near West Yellowstone and Cooke City, strong wind over the past 24 hours drifted 8-10” of new snow into unstable wind slabs. Wind slabs 1-3’ thick are likely near ridgelines, on steep rolling terrain, and along the edges and base of cliffs. Snowfall totals overnight are uncertain due to SNOTEL not telling data since 9 p.m. Since that time a few more inches are likely and more snow is expected today.
Doug went to Lionhead Ridge yesterday where he found Mark Staples from the Utah Avalanche Center had come back here to look at our 7-11 foot deep snowpack. They found fresh wind slabs on top of an otherwise stable snowpack. These wind slabs will grow and be easier to trigger with more snow and wind today. Avalanches breaking deeper than the new snow are not likely. If snow today is deeper than expected, avalanches within the new snow and dry loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes.
Strong wind and continued snow make human triggered avalanches likely on wind-loaded slopes, which have a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger today. Non-wind loaded slopes have a MODERATE avalanche danger.
I've got a few frogzskins for the BCA radio (mic) left. Stop in and pick one up.
Afternoon from snowy Cooke city. It's been lightly snowing for 3 days now and we've picked up about 3-4 inches. Reports on the mountain we have at least 2 foot of fresh powder. The wind yesterday was gusting to 50 mph. Found lots of drifting this morning plowing.
The snowman changed her mind again. Now its 40% chance of snow on Tuesday and Wednesday is partly cloudy. We'll just wait and see what tomorrow brings.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Near West Yellowstone and Cooke City, strong wind over the past 24 hours drifted 8-10” of new snow into unstable wind slabs. Wind slabs 1-3’ thick are likely near ridgelines, on steep rolling terrain, and along the edges and base of cliffs. Snowfall totals overnight are uncertain due to SNOTEL not telling data since 9 p.m. Since that time a few more inches are likely and more snow is expected today.
Doug went to Lionhead Ridge yesterday where he found Mark Staples from the Utah Avalanche Center had come back here to look at our 7-11 foot deep snowpack. They found fresh wind slabs on top of an otherwise stable snowpack. These wind slabs will grow and be easier to trigger with more snow and wind today. Avalanches breaking deeper than the new snow are not likely. If snow today is deeper than expected, avalanches within the new snow and dry loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes.
Strong wind and continued snow make human triggered avalanches likely on wind-loaded slopes, which have a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger today. Non-wind loaded slopes have a MODERATE avalanche danger.
I've got a few frogzskins for the BCA radio (mic) left. Stop in and pick one up.
Cloudy
Morning from Cooke City. The snowman never came through with his forecast for the last couple of days. We say partly cloudy skies. It was great riding. We picked up a trace of snow overnight. The snowman has put us in a winter storm watch from tonight till Monday morning. He is saying we could see from 4-8 inches. I feel we will see about 3-4 inches. Its going to stay North of us.
Lets keep up the snow dance for at least a couple of weeks.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Winds will remain moderate to strong today which will continue to build cornices and wind slabs. Recognize and avoid wind loaded slopes, especially in steep high consequence terrain.
Outside of wind loaded slopes there a few isolated instabilities to keep an eye out for. A thin layer of facets 2-3’ feet deep have produced unstable results in a few stability tests. On a positive note, this layer has not produced recent avalanches and has a very isolated distribution. While it’s not a major concern, it’s something to keep in mind.
Today, human triggered avalanches are possible on wind loaded slopes which have a MODERATE avalanche danger. Non-wind loaded slopes have a LOW avalanche danger.
Morning from Cooke City. The snowman never came through with his forecast for the last couple of days. We say partly cloudy skies. It was great riding. We picked up a trace of snow overnight. The snowman has put us in a winter storm watch from tonight till Monday morning. He is saying we could see from 4-8 inches. I feel we will see about 3-4 inches. Its going to stay North of us.
Lets keep up the snow dance for at least a couple of weeks.
AVALANCHE CONDITIONS: Winds will remain moderate to strong today which will continue to build cornices and wind slabs. Recognize and avoid wind loaded slopes, especially in steep high consequence terrain.
Outside of wind loaded slopes there a few isolated instabilities to keep an eye out for. A thin layer of facets 2-3’ feet deep have produced unstable results in a few stability tests. On a positive note, this layer has not produced recent avalanches and has a very isolated distribution. While it’s not a major concern, it’s something to keep in mind.
Today, human triggered avalanches are possible on wind loaded slopes which have a MODERATE avalanche danger. Non-wind loaded slopes have a LOW avalanche danger.
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