Lionhead Avalanche from Top

Lionhead Avalanche from Top

The avalanche broke on Friday, February 3rd.  It was likely a natural slide that failed on a thick layer of facets at the ground.  Wind-loads from the southwest and south made hard slabs up to three feet thick.  The slide ran 800 feet vertical (measured) and estimated to be 300 feet wide. Photo: GNFAC 

Advisory Year
Lionhead Range, 2012-02-05