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Observation type
Snowpack
Observer
Greg Patrick 
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no
Location (general area)
Baldy - Big Butch Canyon
Date (yyyymmdd)
20170201
Time
12pm 
Sky
clear (no clouds)
Wind speed
not observed
Wind direction
not observed 
Slope aspect
West
Elevation
7500- 8500
Snow depth
3- 5'
Activity, recent avalanches
yes
Brief description
extensive wet avis 
Rapid warming
yes
Obvious avalanche path
yes
Comment
Extensive wet avys at east end of Big Butch.
 
Snowpack everywhere else on the south side of the canyon was perfect for kicking shallow 1'' wide ledges (very firm) but I was able to dig it as it was quite light (structural foam) and chopped easily with metal shovel. ~3' deep at 6800'.
 
Extensive wind deposit in low lying spots.
 
Minimal rock fall.

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