WOUS45 KBYZ 061212
AVWBYZ
MTZ067-071300-

Urgent - Immediate Broadcast Requested
Avalanche Warning
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Relayed by National Weather Service Billings MT
512 AM MST Wed Mar 6 2024

The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a
Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains around Cooke
City, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone, and Island Park,
ID. A foot of snow has fallen in the last 24 hours with blustery
wind. The snowpack is weak and the new snow  and wind-loading are
creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. Human-triggered and
natural avalanches are likely. Avoid avalanche terrain and
avalanche runout zones. The avalanche danger is HIGH on all
slopes. Contact the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center for
more detailed information.

Website: www.mtavalanche.com
Avalanche Hotline: 406-587-6981

This warning will expire or be updated by 6:00 a.m. on Thursday,
March 7th.

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