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Observation type
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
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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.

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