Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Zach Smith
Observation Date:
April 4, 2023
Submitted:
April 4, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Bagely Basin

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5500'
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Several previous avalanche chutes have been filled in. However debris can both be seen and felt.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Started skiing around 9:00. Towards 1200 rollers balls and signs of wet and heavy snow could be seen as almost no cloud cover was present in the basin. Stayed on 10 minute trees and Marthas. Both made for great skiing and riding.

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