Investigating the Crown

Identifying snow crystals in the layer that failed at the crown of the avalanche on Ski Hill. The avalanche broke on weak, faceted crystals near the surface. Photo: GNFAC

Location

Ski Hill

Advisory Year

21-22

Avalanche Details: Fatal Avalanche Ski Hill
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 9, 2022 GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Feb 10, 2022

Lionhead Range, 2022-02-08

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