Avalanche

Palisades, Snakes, and Northern Wyoming ranges

High Mountain Heli SkiingSnake River Range
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Quick report

Widespread natural avalanche cycle from12/15-19. All aspects but primarily N and E. Mid and upper elevations. Sizes R1-3, D1-2.5. A few select photos are attached.

Snowpack

Average HS in Palisades and Snakes 100-120cm. In Wyoming’s HS 60-80cm. Faceted crystals at the base of the snowpack, 20-50cm thick with 2-3cm MFcr at the interface on Southerly aspects. All but one pit showed propagation with scores from ECTP2-24.

Avalanche

Widespread natural avalanche cycle from12/15-19. All aspects but primarily N and E. Mid and upper elevations. Sizes R1-3, D1-2.5. A few select photos are attached.