Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Joseph Esparza 

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
Ski Hut Trail/Baldy Bowl

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
2/20/21

Time
10am

Road conditions to area
Clear

Temperature
45°F 

Sky
clear (no clouds)

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

Wind direction
N

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
not observed

Aspect in degrees

Slope angle

Elevation

Snow depth

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
Baldy Bowl is essentially snow free in east face. North slopes in the area are holding considerable snow down to 6500'. South around 9100'. 

Snow is hard packed and icy in the mornings, firm but slushier around 12pm on south facing slopes and ridgelines. North aspects retain hard packed firm snow longer.

Microspikes at minimum with poles, crampons and axe recommend.

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Q9600' South of Baldy Summit, Ski hut route

Baldy Bowl from 8200'