Public Observation - Cornice Failures, Mt. Furlong, Flathead Range

Location Name: 
Public Observation - Cornice Failures, Mt. Furlong, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range/Glacier National Park - John F. Stevens Canyon
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Fri, 04/08/2016 - 18:00


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Rapid warming
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Wet
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Witnessed active cornice releases on an East aspect during the afternoon hours of 4/8. Cornice debris was broken up by rock bands on the upper third of the slope, then deposited onto lower slopes where loose/wet slides were triggered. Observed on a nameless point above Tranquil Lakes. 

Lack of re-freeze at 7393ft, saturated snow pack, deep ski penetration, survival skiing. 

Activity: 
Skiing