Natural Avalanche on Lionhead Ridge

This avalanche in Airplane Bowl off Lionhead Ridge, is south facing at 9,000'. The avalanche was 1-2' deep, 100' vertical and 150' wide (estimated). It likely broke late Sunday or Monday (12/31), during or immediately after the Avalanche Warning. Weak, faceted snow could not support the weekends snowstorm and there were widespread slides. Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year
18-19
Avalanche Details: Natural avalanches in Lionhead
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Jan 2, 2019GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Jan 3, 2019GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Jan 4, 2019
Lionhead Range, 2019-01-01
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