Very large avalanche triggered on Baldy

10web March 18, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 03/18/2023

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Mt Baldy SE face

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Snowmobile triggered around 5pm today. No humans caught. More to come.

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Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 03/18/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Mount Baldy
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: SE

Characteristics

Trigger: Snowmobiler
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow

Size

Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D3 – could destroy a car, wood-frame house, or snap trees
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Involvements

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