Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-ASr-R3-D2-O
Elevation
8600
Aspect
NE
Latitude
44.71450
Longitude
-111.31800
Notes
While approaching Lionhead Ridge skiers intentionally triggered an avalanche on the steep E, NE facing terrain below the ridge. This likely happened on a buried layer of surface hoar. Lower down widespread cracking was observed that extended well in font of the skiers and on a less steep slope cracking in all directions 50' wide. Along the ridgetop cracking continued and sections of cornice fell and avalanched below.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
r-A remote avalanche released by the indicated trigger
R size
3
D size
2
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Vertical Fall
100ft
Slab Width
1000.00ft
Weak Layer Grain type
Surface Hoar
Weak Layer Hardness
F
Slab Layer Grain Type
Precipitation Particles
Images
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Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year