Observation type
Snowpack Observer Anonymous Keep me anonymous if published yes Location (general area) Baldy Bowl Latitude Longitude Date (yyyymmdd) 20220114 Time 1400 Road conditions to area Clear Temperature 30s Sky clear (no clouds) Wind speed Strong (26-38mph Whole trees in motion) Wind direction not observed Wind direction in degrees Slope aspect South East Aspect in degrees Slope angle 30ish Elevation 9500 Snow depth 2-3 ft Boot/ Ski penetration 6in Precipitation None Activity, recent avalanches yes Brief description Wet loose avy debris present on hike to hut, in bowl. Lots of roller balls too. Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing no Rapid warming no Obvious avalanche path yes Terrain trap no Comment Strong wind on ridge in afternoon, snowpack pretty consolidated, layer of ice 1 ft down but vey stable. Crusty but breakable, more rain could worsen the crust. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Published |