| Island Park / West Yellowstone--Snow and Avalanche Information |
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We finally have some sunshine to brighten our days--but, more snow is on the way toward the end
of the week. We have lots of great powder to carve up, and there are plenty of groomed trails to
access some great riding. However--Dangerous areas of unstable snow still exist on cold, north and
east slopes and especially on wind-loaded slopes on any aspect. So--you should avoid off-trail
travel on steep slopes (>30 degrees), in gullies, or near "run-out" zones. Many steep slopes are still
RIPE for a slide-- don't trust any steep slope--even when it is covered with tracks!!! Do NOT be
fooled by the seemingly solid slabs--they will fracture and NAIL you!!
of the week. We have lots of great powder to carve up, and there are plenty of groomed trails to
access some great riding. However--Dangerous areas of unstable snow still exist on cold, north and
east slopes and especially on wind-loaded slopes on any aspect. So--you should avoid off-trail
travel on steep slopes (>30 degrees), in gullies, or near "run-out" zones. Many steep slopes are still
RIPE for a slide-- don't trust any steep slope--even when it is covered with tracks!!! Do NOT be
fooled by the seemingly solid slabs--they will fracture and NAIL you!!
| Important Note Remember that the daily information presented in this web site is information generated by other sources, and the publisher of this site does not forecast weather or avalanches. Acknowledgements Snowflake images are courtesy of Kenneth G. Libbrecht, Caltech. More images and information are available at: www.Snow Crystals.com Page header photos of the Centennials, and Lionhead courtesy of Dick Strissel. Large photos with text, on Home, Snow/Avalanche and Weather pages are courtesy of Yellowstone Adventures in West Yellowstone, MT _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| This web site provides one-stop access to daily snow, avalanche, weather and trail conditions in the Island Park - West Yellowstone Area from 11/15 to 4/15. The site will be posted by 7:30 AM. This site is designed to be a help to those planning a trip to this area. Visitors should carefully read and study all of the "NOTES" and "CAUTIONS" on this page; the Snow / Avalanche page; and the Avalanche "101" pages of this site. |
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