Large natural avalanche, Taylor Fork - 16 Feb 2019

This slide appeared to be triggered by a falling cornice. It broke near the ground and propagated two hundred feet wide. It snapped trees and left a debris pile up to ten feet deep. This avalanche illustrates that large and dangerous avalanches remain possible in the southern Madison Range and mountains near West Yellowstone. Photo: GNFAC 

Avalanche Details: Large natural avalanche, Taylor Fork
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Feb 17, 2019
Southern Madison, 2019-02-16
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