Turnagain Pass Avalanche Forecast
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The Bottom Line
In the past 24 hours we have not heard of any new avalanche activity. However, the well documented weak layer above the January crust is still demonstrating problems.
MODERATE avalanche danger is widespread across our forecast zone. Careful terrain management is still warranted because of the known weak layer. Natural avalanches will be unlikely today, human triggered avalanches are very possible in areas with steeper terrain. The depth of potential avalanches is getting to be significant – 3 feet or more in wind loaded areas.
Specific areas of CONSIDERABLE danger may still be present where the last storm deposited the most snow (Girdwood valley and other locations). In these areas human triggered avalanches may be likely and careful terrain management is essential.
We cannot forget all the skier triggered avalanche activity that’s happened in the last 2 weeks. More snow has buried the weak layer deeper, apparently making triggering less likely. Consequences of triggering will be greater with deeper and possibly wider avalanches when somebody finds the trigger point.
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