Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
T Papritz
Observation Date:
January 10, 2023
Submitted:
January 10, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Baker Backcountry

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Aspect:
S
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Lots of instability signs and natural avalanches around Bagley Lakes Basin. See photos. Wind slabs on the northern aspects and wet loose mostly from snow dropping off trees in the sun on southern aspects

Media

Public Field Report: Baker Backcountry
Public Field Report: Baker Backcountry
Avalanches which naturally occurred on the north side of Table Mtn in the Baker backcountry, most likely in the early morning hours. SS-N-D2-I Photo: T Papritz
Avalanches which naturally occurred on the north side of Table Mtn in the Baker backcountry, most likely in the early morning hours. SS-N-D2-I Photo: T Papritz
Avalanches seen on Table Mtn which likely occurred in the early morning hours as the storm was finishing.Photo: Avalanches which naturally occurred on the north side of Table Mtn in the Baker backcountry, most likely in the early morning hours. SS-N-D2-I Photo: T Papritz
Public Field Report: Baker Backcountry
Public Field Report: Baker Backcountry
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