Avalanche

Mt Baker Backcountry, Table Mountain

Susan FenderWest Slopes North
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Quick report

Observed multiple glide cracks and many wet loose slides.

Snowpack

Variable conditions, especially dependent on aspect and elevation. Some softer snow up higher, but it was still subject to lots of warming and got sticky later in the morning (10am).

Avalanche

As expected, saw lots of wet avalanches and rollerballs. Some glide cracks visible from afar and large cornices as well. Increasing rollerballs and falling snow observed as the day went on. Triggered roller balls and one very small slide. The snow was heavy enough to have knocked you off your feet.