Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Eric MiddletonObservation Date:
February 4, 2023Submitted:
February 4, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Baker Backcountry - Swift CreekObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4000’Aspect:
Comments:
Saw several very small D0.5 wet loose across multiple aspects. Most looked to have been started from tree bombsSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
It seems like the storm came in upside down with very dense snow over a somewhat lighter layer. Dug several hand pits along the way and the denser layer consistently broke away cohesively. Trees were dropping bombs all day and we saw several huge rollerballs and some small wet loose activity. We stuck to more moderate terrain and didn’t see any other signs of instability.
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