A snowmobile triggered avalanche that broke during the last week's avalanche cycle at Lionhead. Multiple (5+) Natural and snowmobile triggered slides were reported between 1/7 and 1/9. On 1/6-1/7 the area got a foot of heavy snow followed by strong winds. This loaded an unstable snowpack that is poorly supported by 1.5' of sugary snow on the ground. Avalanches broke 2-3 feet deep on this weak snow, and propagated relatively wide. Photo: GNFAC
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Avalanche Details: Avalanche on Lionhead Ridge
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Jan 13, 2019GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Jan 14, 2019
Lionhead Range, 2019-01-12
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Jan 13, 2019GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Jan 14, 2019