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GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Oct 14, 2020

Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion

<p>Soon there will be enough snow to ride with the risk breaking our skis, snowmobiles and body parts on hidden obstacles. If there is enough snow to make turns, there is enough to avalanche. Before your first day on the snow, whether you chase the first major storm or wait until there is a solid base, take time to ensure your avalanche rescue gear is working properly and refresh or update your avalanche skills with a class or two. Many classes are virtual this year, and there are a variety of types and times to choose from. Field days will still take place in-person. See our <strong><a href="https://www.mtavalanche.com/workshops/calendar">education calendar</a> </strong>for an up to date list of all local classes. Here are&nbsp;a few select upcoming events and opportunities to check out:</p>

<p>Doug will do an online Forecaster Chat about early season snowpack and avalanche accidents on Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. It is hosted by Uphill Pursuits and details will be posted soon.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.montana.edu/outdoorrecreation/SAW.html"><strong>6th Annual MSU Snow and Avalanche Workshop</strong></a> will be an hour of live online talks each Monday evening in November.</p>

<p>Our popular&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://mtavalanche.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6653a830e4819c9e…; target="_blank">Avalanche Fundamentals with Field Course</a></strong>&nbsp;will have online lectures the evening of December 2 and 3 with a choice of field days over the following two weekends. There are separate field sessions tailored for both skiers and splitboarders (Bridger Bowl) and snowmobilers (Buck Ridge).</p>

<p>If you are hungry for a deeper level of avalanche knowledge, this Wednesday through Friday is the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://mtavalanche.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6653a830e4819c9e…; target="_blank">Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop</a></strong>&nbsp;(Oct. 14-16, 9 a.m.-noon). It’s a webinar tailored to avalanche professionals, but some sessions are applicable to all. Talks will be recorded and available to registered participants until Nov. 1.</p>

<p>Last year, the “Avalanche Hour” podcast interviewed&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://mtavalanche.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6653a830e4819c9e…; target="_blank">Alex</a>&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://mtavalanche.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6653a830e4819c9e…; target="_blank">Doug</a></strong> individually. Besides acting as a helpful refresher for&nbsp;the coming season, there’s good information about our work at the GNFAC. Check out the Avalanche Hour’s long list of other great interviews as well.</p>

<p>We are preparing for winter, scheduling avalanche classes, and setting up weather stations. If you have avalanche, snowpack or weather observations to share. Please submit them via our <a href="https://www.mtavalanche.com/node/add/snow_observation"><strong>website<…;, email (<a href="mailto:mtavalanche@gmail.com"><strong>mtavalanche@gmail.com</strong></a…;), phone (406-587-6984), or Instagram (#gnfacobs).</p>

Support the Friends of GNFAC

This year The Friends of the Avalanche Center are unable to host an in-person Powder Blast due to covid. In place of their biggest fund-raiser, the Friends of GNFAC launched an online GoFundMe campaign. Please consider a donation, and we look forward to having an in-person event again in the future.

By morning of October 11 most mountain ranges were white at the higher elevations. This picture of Saddle Peak was taken from Stone Creek up Bridger Canyon. About .6-.8" of precipitation fell throughout southwest Montana. The Fisher Creek Snotel outside of Cooke City shows 6" of snow fell at 9,100 feet. Only time will tell what melts and what sticks around, but it sure is a good sign! Photo: GNFAC


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    I am doing a little bit of testing for the email system. I have sent about 50 to myself! but have spared y'all, until now. I need to continue the testing regime, making sure reply-to address works, etc.

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