Natural Avalanche on Miller Ridge, Cooke City

Miller Ridge
Cooke City
Code
SS-N-R2-D2-O
Elevation
10000
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.04570
Longitude
-109.96600
Notes

Riders on 02/11/2024 observed two avalanches on the east side of Miller Ridge. These likely happened a few days prior near the end of a recent storm. 

From obs: "Natural avalanches observed on east facing aspect of Miller Ridge on 2/11. Larger avalanche propagated widely on the north end of the ridge around 10,000 ft. Smaller avalanche further south on the ridge as well. "

Number of slides
2
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
2
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year