Natural Avalanche Near Hebgen Lake

Hebgen Lake
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-N-R2-D2-O
Elevation
9000
Aspect
E
Latitude
44.83810
Longitude
-111.34300
Notes

Skiers near Hebgen Lake saw a recent avalanche, within the last 12 hours, while ascending an east-facing slope at 9000'. They noted that the avalanche ran "to the trees, almost full path". 

 

 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
2
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Slab Width
200.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year