COOKE CITY
Cooke City
Code
SS-AMc-R1-D1-S
Elevation
9000
Aspect Range
S-E-N
Latitude
45.02600
Longitude
-109.93100
Notes
Saw natural slabs in the cliffs on Mineral peak south of Silver Gate and triggered a few small test slopes. 6-12" deep. 10-30' wide.
Multiple Avalanches
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Snowmobile
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
10.0 inches
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year