Turnagain Pass Avalanche Forecast
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Today, September 23rd, officially marks the first day of fall and with that we’d like to announce some upcoming events and early season avalanche reminders. See below!
Upcoming Events:
Oct 24, 8:15pm- Snow Stories 5.0 – Annual BearTooth Avalanche Center Fundraiser!
Nov 10, 9:00am to 4:30pm- Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop
Nov 14, 7:00pm- MSP Ski Film!
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Chugach NF Avalanche Center – early season operations:
Early season reminders:
Avalanche rescue gear and communications:
*REMEMBER, the best way to keep tabs on current events/information for the early season is on our Facebook page and Instagram!!*
Max’s Mtn on the left with Big League just behind it on the last day of summer 2023. Photographed from our Forest Service office in Girdwood by Carolyn Seramur, longtime avy center supporter and FS colleague. 09.22.23.
Looking across Turnagian Arm at the Kenai Mtns with Alpenglow on the far right. Thanks again to Carolyn Seramur for the pics! 09.22.23.
Date | Region | Location | Observer |
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05/22/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Tincan | Nick D'Alessio |
05/12/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Tincan, Sunburst, Magnum, Cornbiscuit | Heather Thamm |
05/07/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Tincan – Bear Tracks | CNFAIC Staff |
05/05/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Seattle Ridge | AS/ WW Forecaster |
05/02/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Cornbiscuit | Schauer/ Sturgess Forecaster |
05/02/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Seward Hwy Turnagain Pass | Joel Curtis |
04/30/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Magnum | Ayla, Kit Crosby, Barton |
04/29/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Tincan | John Sykes |
04/28/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Taylor Pass/Pastoral | Schauer/ Creighton Forecaster |
04/28/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Tincan | Andy Moderow |
Status of riding areas across the Chugach NF is managed by the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts, not avalanche center staff. Riding area information is posted as a public service to our users and updated based on snow depth and snow density to prevent resource damage at trailhead locations. Riding area questions contact: mailroom_r10_chugach@fs.fed.us
Area | Status | Weather & Riding Conditions |
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This is a general backcountry avalanche advisory issued for Turnagain Arm with Turnagain Pass as the core advisory area. This advisory does not apply to highways, railroads or operating ski areas.