We dug in 1 crown and measured 11" of SWE above the weak layer (1mm facets) that avalanched. Every weak layer has a breaking point, and this layer needed about 11 feet of snowfall to get it to avalanche.
Location
LIONHEAD AREA
Avalanche Details: Extensive Avalanche Cycle in LH
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Mar 18, 2023
Lionhead Range, 2023-03-17
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Mar 18, 2023