Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
DrewObservation Date:
March 8, 2021Submitted:
March 8, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Snowmobiling/SnowbikingLocation:
Mt Baker NRA. Northwest of Baker Pass dropping towards the Black ButtesTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
OtherSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6,100 ftAspect:
WComments:
Wind slab triggered as sled passed near small cornice. Approximate 3-10 ft crown and 60 ft wide with 30-40 ft runout . No one caught in avalanche.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
6-18” of blower powder at elevation. Observed wind loaded slopes on western aspects near and above tree line throughout the day. Roller balls observed on Eastern and southern aspects later in the day. Snowpack was very stable throughout the day other than the small avalanche triggered.