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Nick BlissBridgeport Avalanche Center
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Quick report

Yesterday I spent a few hours riding up in the BWRA to get eyes on slopes that had slid during last wknds "storm of the century"

As most leeward (NE) slopes had been extremely wind loaded during the storm and had avalanched. Crowns ranging in size from a foot, to one crown I saw over 40'.

What was/is even more alarming/fascinating  are the slopes in the leeward category that didn't avalanche, and how loaded these slopes now are, changing their slope angles.

On the other hand, Crossloaded slopes and windward slopes are almost completely stripped of snow above tree line and completely bare rock.

Some roller balls and evidence of warming below tree line were observed.

Summary is, NE slopes if didn't slide are very loaded but no evidence suggests that they are reactive to triggering.. But doesn't mean it's not out of the question.  Maintain smart travel practices and be aware of large loaded convexities while skiing consequential terrain. 

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