Avalanche Occurrence

All Avalanches

General Information

Slab and dry loose avalanches on the north-facing side of Herman saddle from the 4/4-4/6 storm. Photo: Mt Baker Ski Patrol

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Apr 5, 2022 ()

Location:

Baker backcountry

Comments:

Several natural slab avalanches which occurred during the storm, probably April 4-5. Visible with clear skies April 6.
Includes:
Blueberry Chutes
Huntoon Point
Shuksan Arm

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

5

Aspect:

N

Start Zone Elev:

6000ft

Size:

D2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Depth:

2.5ft (max: 5ft)

Comments:

Avalanches so far appear primarily north and east-facing wind slabs. Elevation range 4400-6000ft. D2-D3. Unknown whether avalanches failed in new snow or new/old interface.

Media

Slab and dry loose avalanches on the north-facing side of Herman saddle from the 4/4-4/6 storm. Photo: Mt Baker Ski Patrol

Natural slab avalanche which probably occurred mid storm 4/3-4/5. Photo: Mt Baker Ski Patrol

Several crown lines visible on the sparsely tree-covered slope in the Baker backcountry. Probably occurred mid-storm 4/3-4/5 Photo: Jonathon Spitzer

Large (D2) Avalanches in Blueberry Chutes. Possible cornice failure. Occurred during 4/3-4/5 storm. Photo: Zack McGill

D2 avalanches in Blueberry Chutes- with skier on wind feature further lookers left. Photo: Jonathon Spitzer

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