Date of Observation: 11/05/2022
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Mount Baldy, easterly aspects to 11,200′
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: On wind loaded southeast facing test slopes, we triggered a few slabs up to 18″ thick, 4F hard, failing in the recent storm snow.
Weather: Significant increase in winds since yesterday. Moderate northwest winds with strong gusts, with moderate snow transport where we traveled below treeline. Overcast with very light snowfall.
Snowpack: Total snow depth is generally 18″ to 24″ deep. Isolated wind slabs forming below treeline, with slabs growing thicker and more widespread as we approached treeline. Shooting cracks in drifted slopes, generally on east to south aspects. Significant scouring off of exposed north-facing terrain above treeline.
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- 18″ wind slab treggered on a small test slope, SE facing at 11,200′.
