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Avalanche Observer John M Keep me anonymous if published no Location (general area) Mt Baldy - Big Butch Wash Latitude Longitude Date (yyyymmdd) 20260225 Time 1:30pm Road conditions to area Clear Temperature 45 Sky clear (no clouds) Wind speed not observed Wind direction not observed Wind direction in degrees Slope aspect North West Aspect in degrees Slope angle 25 Elevation 6400 Snow depth 12 - 24” Boot/ Ski penetration Precipitation None Activity, recent avalanches yes Brief description Wet loose slide on NW aspect Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing no Rapid warming yes Obvious avalanche path yes Terrain trap no Comment This occurred between 12pm and 1pm . Wet loose slide came from steeper slopes above into runout area less than 25 degrees. 6,400 feet, about a quarter mile up from the road. Thunder Mountain to Big Butch Wash. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Pub |