Natural Avalanche Lionhead Ridge

Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-N-R1-D1.5-O
Aspect
E
Latitude
44.71450
Longitude
-111.31800
Notes

Riders spotted a small natural avalanche on Lionhead Ridge. The slide occurred in the morning of January 21. Unknown dimensions, but weak layers in the area are buried ~18" deep, and the slide appears relatively small. 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Images
Natural Avalanche Lionhead Ridge
Attached Videos
Avalanches Very Likely at Lionhead - 21 January 2024
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24