Avalanche Peak is a summit located on the shared border of Yellowstone National Park and North Absaroka Wilderness, in Park County, Wyoming. It is part of the Absaroka Range. It features a large bowl covered in scree and is popular with hikers for its view of Yellowstone Lake and the surrounding area. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1930 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.Decisions of the United States Geographic Board, Place Names, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. May 7, 1930. page 2.
Climate According to the Köppen climate classification system, Avalanche Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.
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See also List of mountains and mountain ranges of Yellowstone National Park
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Weather forecast: Avalanche Peak Avalanche Peak Trail: National Park Service