small wind slab and dry loose slides

Near Cooke City on 4/19 skiers triggered a dry loose avalanche and a small wind slab avalanche. The wind slab broke in a drifted pocket near the base of cliffs, 3-6" deep x 10' wide. Northeast aspect, 10,200'. Photo: GNFAC

Location
Sheep Mountain
Snow Observation Source
small wind slab and dry loose slides
Avalanche Details: small wind slab and dry loose slides
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Cooke City, 2025-04-20
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