Skier triggered hard wind slab near Cooke

Apr 5 Wind slabs were still reactive. We triggered 3 small, 3-8" deep x 5-15' wide, hard wind (1F+) slabs on convex test slopes well below the main ridgelines. 9,800', NE aspects. Photo: GNFAC

Location
Henderson Mountain
Snow Observation Source
Reactive wind slabs, future wet snow hazards
Avalanche Details: Reactive wind slabs near Cooke City
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Apr 6, 2025GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 7, 2025
Cooke City, 2025-04-06
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