Many natural avalanches at Lionhead

Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
N-R3-D2
Elevation
9100
Aspect Range
N, S, E, W
Latitude
44.71450
Longitude
-111.31800
Notes

On 2/16/24 We rode up Denny Creek below Lionhead Ridge, then around to the north, through Watkins Creek and into the top of Targhee Creek. We saw a lot of old and recent avalanches that happened at various times over the last week, and in a wide variety of terrain. On lower elevation, generally non-wind-loaded terrain in the trees we saw at least 4 avalanches that were at least 2' deep and over 100' wide. Near ridgelines there were many avalanches, harder slabs, 2' deep breaking hundreds of feet wide.

Number of slides
6
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Slab Width
150.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year