Buried Surface Hoar near Cooke City

On January 18, 2022 a weak layer of surface hoar was buried by 1-2" of new snow near Cooke City. As more snow builds a slab over this weak layer it will cause avalanches. Photo: GNFAC

Location
Miller Ridge

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Jan 19, 2022GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Jan 20, 2022GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Jan 21, 2022GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 22, 2022
Cooke City, 2022-01-18
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