Widespread Collapsing at Lionhead

Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-AS-O
Elevation
8500
Aspect
NE
Latitude
44.71450
Longitude
-111.31800
Notes

From obs.: "8500 feet Northeast aspect. Extended column test ECTP 9 Failed near the ground on prestorm facets. 60 cm total snow depth. Widespread collapsing in open terrain."

Number of slides
0
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Red Flag
Advisory Year