LIONHEAD AREA
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-AFc-R1-D1-O
Latitude
44.72920
Longitude
-111.32300
Notes
A snowmobiler jumped and did a cannonball onto a very small slope, triggering an equally small avalanche. This was a clear sign that larger avalanches are likely on bigger slopes.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Foot penetration
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Vertical Fall
5ft
Slab Width
15.00ft
Weak Layer Grain type
Surface Hoar
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year