Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:50 AM by Meteorologist Mike Heard
AVALANCHE WARNING
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Southern Madison and Southern Gallatin Ranges and the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone. About one foot of new snow rests on an extremely weak layer of faceted snow crystals. Today the avalanche danger is HIGH on all slopes. Areas of unstable snow exist. Natural and human triggered avalanches are very likely. Avalanche terrain including avalanche runout zones should be avoided.
This warning will either be terminated or updated by 6:00 AM on January 12, 2013
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