Observer
Alex Reed

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
West Baldy

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
12/27

Time
1pm

Road conditions to area
Dry

Temperature

Sky
Scattered clouds (3/8 to 4/8)

Wind speed
Moderate (17-25mph Small trees sway/ flags stretched)

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
North East

Aspect in degrees

Slope angle

Elevation

Snow depth
12 inches 

Boot/ Ski penetration

Precipitation
None 

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
no

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
no

Comment
Consistent snow began just below the ski hut. We found very firm wind scoured snow on all aspects above tree-line. No visible avalanche activity seen. Probe showed a 12” base at 9500 feet on E facing aspect at tree-line. 

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