23-24

A rider triggered a small avalanche on a steep rollover. This avalanche was below a much bigger avalanche the was triggered on 02/16/2024. 

From obs on 02/17/2024: "From woody ridge, we observed a large avalanche across the republic creek drainage (not sure what the peak is called but see the coordinates). I heard it first since it sounded like thunder or a plane, and then saw a huge cloud of snow moving down the mountain across the drainage.  We do not know if it was natural or triggered by someone.

We also observed large collapsing and whumpfing at the top of woody ridge on wind loaded slopes. Nothing moved as it was less than 30 degrees. "

From obs on 02/18/2024: "Toured up to Flanders today. Variable snow but stable conditions on the main route to the SE Bowl. Large natural avalanche on the NE face south of Flanders."

From obs: "Widespread stubborn collapsing, often triggered by 3 or 4 person on the slope" 

Several very small natural loose snow avalanches were also observed. 

From email on 02/18/2024: "Photo natural avalanche on a NW aspect at 9000', taken north of Cooke City today. It likely happened right around Feb. 15th.