Natural Avalanche Lionhead 2

Natural Avalanche Lionhead 2
This avalanche was triggered by a falling cornice. Winds typically scour this slope creating a thin and weak snowpack. With recent heavy snowfall this slope had a good recipe for an avalanche. Photo: GNFAC
Advisory Year
10-11

Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Apr 2, 2011GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Apr 3, 2011GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Apr 5, 2011GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Apr 6, 2011
Lionhead Range, 2011-04-01
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