January 3
White Pine, Red Baldy
Elevations, slope angles and aspects
7500-11200', angles over 35°, north facing aspects
Snow conditions
Settled snow wind effected at upper elevations.
There is a wind-rime crust above about 9000'. It's carvable but, annoying.
Off aspects and south facing had enough sun to crust.
Weather
Partly cloudy skies, cool temperatures and light wind.
Mid elevation clouds increased by afternoon.
Avalanche activity
December 29th slides
Lake Peak
Red Baldy
Slides were down off the ridges, new snow only running to the flats. Red Baldy was wind scoured above the crowns.
Evaluation
Mostly stable snow.
Stronger wind, more snow or warmer temperatures would increase instability.
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