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Observation type
Snowpack​

Observer
Anonymous
Keep me anonymous if published
yes

Location (general area)
Mt. Baden Powell 

Latitude


Longitude


Date (yyyymmdd)
20220114

Time
6am

Road conditions to area
Clear

Temperature
~40F

Sky
clear (no clouds)

Wind speed
Calm (smoke rises vertically)

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees


Slope aspect
North

Aspect in degrees


Slope angle
20-50

Elevation
6600-7800

Snow depth
Up to hip depth in some locations

Boot/ Ski penetration
Up to the hip in some locations 

Precipitation
None
Activity, recent avalanches
yes

Brief description
Signs of avalanche debris/slides crossing the main trail up to the peak of Baden Powell. 

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
yes

Comment
Went to hike to the peak of Mt Baden Powell Via the main trail, and snow was found to be immediately very soft (hike started just before 6am). Sinking to knee depth ~15” frequently and up to the hip periodically. Snow firmness did not improve up to 7800’ and we turned around. Multiple signs of previous pinwheels (days prior) and recent slides. 

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