Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
November 12, 2022
Submitted:
November 14, 2022
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Zack Wentz
Zone or Region:
West North
Location:
Mt. Baker Ski Area - Chair 8 & Hemispheres (N-E; 3600’-5400’)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

Mt. Shuksan and Shuksan Arm as seen from just below Chair 8.

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Wind:
Light , S

Cold and clear. L S winds, with high elevation blowing snow on Mt. Shuksan. Boot pen: 20cms @ 5437’ on Hemispheres

No new avalanches observed

Snowpack Observations

Snowpack Summary:
BTL: 40-50cms of total height of snow (HS), gradually increasing in thickness as one ascends elevation. Generally right side up snowpack, with upper 20-30cms faceted by cold & clear skies. 3-4mm SH observed on the surface in sheltered openings BTL.

TL: Total HS @ 5437’ at ridge top on Hemispheres: 105cms. Snowpack generally right side up and gradually increasing in density until rain crust. Rain crust found down 79cms. Isolated wind affected soft slabs (4F hardness) observed immediately lee of features in the upper TL.

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