The Friends of the Avalanche Center is a 501c3 Non-profit organization devoted to supporting the CNFAIC. If you think a public avalanche center for backcountry users is important and you would like to help, become a member and support your Avalanche Center.

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center (CNFAIC) is a program sponsored by the US Forest Service to provide timely snowpack and weather information to winter backcountry users at Turnagain Pass.

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Friends of CNFAIC - Our Mission

FORECASTING GOALS

Forecasts seven days a week.
To account for the statistical certainty of storms that occur from Sunday night to Tuesday morning.

Earlier forecasts.
Preferably by 7:00 a.m. since many folks head out to the mountains early.

Forecasts into April.
We always have significant storms within the first three weeks of April.

Forecasts for Chugach State Park and Hatcher Pass.
Gaping avalanche forecast hole in the Chugach and Talkeetna Mtns
The Friends of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center (F-CNFAIC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, organized to support and contribute to the educational and scientific activities provided for the public by the CNFAIC. These activities include, but are not limited to fundraising events, avalanche education for the public, operation of weather stations and organization of a team of snow observers to supplement observations made by the CNF forecasters.

The Friends of the Avalanche Center was formed in 2003 to bridge the gap between available fuding and the actual expenses of operating the Center and to protect it from year to year funding variations. The Friends are always looking for ways to raise more funds to support avalanche information and education in Alaska. If you, or someone you know has an idea that would support fundraising efforts, or to make a contribution, please contact the Friends Directors.

Why become a member?

Satisfaction of helping support your Avalanche Center.
Contribution to the knowledge base of the backcountry community
Help acquire more weather stations and web cams.
Notification of events and training opportunities.
Promotion of the advancement of snow science in the local mountain ranges
Donations are tax deductable.

Memberships in the Friends run from October 1st to September 30th each year. All contributors of $10 or more will become members automatically. If you use the avalanche forecast and this website please contribute today.
Thanks to our Sponsors:
and to our Members!

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