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Snowpack Observer Greg Patrick Keep me anonymous if published 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. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Published |