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.

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Avalanche activity

December 29th slides

Lake Peak

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Red Baldy

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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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