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Observation type
Avalanche
Observer
Jason
Keep me anonymous if published
no
Location (general area)
Baldy Bowl
Date (yyyymmdd)
20170219
Time
8:00am
Road conditions to area
Wet
Temperature
37
Sky
few clouds (up to 2/8)
Wind speed
not observed
Wind direction
not observed
Slope aspect
not observed
Elevation
8,500-9,500
Activity, recent avalanches
yes
Brief description
Large avalanche and roller-ball activity in Baldy bowl from prior storm and rapid warming
Rapid warming
yes
Obvious avalanche path
yes
Comment
Toured around West Baldy via the ski hut.
 
Lots of people taking advantage of the new snow and sunshine above the clouds at Baldy Bowl. Was foggy/rainy down low.
 
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Yes I would like this observation Published
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Large avalanche on Baldy bowl
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Rapid warming in Baldy bowl

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