Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Ross B
Observation Date:
October 29, 2022
Submitted:
October 30, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Baker Environs

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Evidence of natural wet loose activity from 10/27-28 rainfall event, slides originating from cliffs and steep/smooth rock faces on all aspects and running on the gound. Snow on 10/29 was breakable crust, making for challenging travel when combined withlow coverage. Snow line at ~4000ft, non-road skiing becomes reasonable at ~5000ft.

Media

Public Field Report: Mt. Baker Environs

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
D2
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