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.
Publish this observation
Yes I would like this observation Published
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.
Publish this observation
Yes I would like this observation Published
