Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 10, 2022
Submitted:
January 10, 2022
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Shane Robinson
Zone or Region:
West North
Location:
Baker Backcountry - Swift Creek (Mostly S & SW, 4000'-5000')

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Obscured
Wind:
Strong , SW
New/Recent Snowfall:
Hard to determine due to blowing snow.

Stormy weather with strong winds and precip most of the day. Primarily snow, but switching to rain in the afternoon.

Small loose wet avalanches that became active with precip change to rain in the afternoon.