Avalanche Warning Issued for Tuesday

Danger exists in the southern mountains after heavy snow and high winds the last several days.

According to the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center:

ISSUED ON February 26 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

• The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Southern Gallatin and Southern Madison Ranges, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone, the Centennial Range, and the mountains around Cooke City.
• Heavy snowfall and strong wind are creating very dangerous avalanche conditions.
• Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely. Avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be avoided.
• The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes.
• Contact the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center for more detailed information.
• This warning will expire or be updated by 6:00 a.m. on February 27, 2019.