Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-N-R3-D2-O
Elevation
9000
Aspect
NE
Latitude
44.73280
Longitude
-111.33200
Notes
This avalanche broke wide in a northerly facing bowl off Lionhead Ridge. It looks to have broken a foot or less deep. The propogation indicates a uniform weak layer, likely near-surface facets or surface hoar.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Images
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year