Turnagain Pass Avalanche Forecast
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The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center will be in the office and beginning the 2015/2016 season on November 1st.
| Temp Avg (F) | Snow (in) | Water (in) | Snow Depth (in) | |
| Center Ridge (1880′) | ||||
| Summit Lake (1400′) | ||||
| Alyeska Mid (1700′) |
| Temp Avg (F) | Wind Dir | Wind Avg (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | |
| Sunburst (3812′) | ||||
| Seattle Ridge (2400′) |
| Date | Region | Location | Observer |
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| 05/28/22 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Turnagain Pass – late May wet slab cycle | CNFAIC Staff |
| 05/21/22 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Magnum, Lipps and Tincan | CNFAIC Staff |
| 05/17/22 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Sunburst | CNFAIC Staff |
| 05/17/22 | Turnagain | Observation: Tincan Ridge | Joe Kurtak |
| 05/11/22 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Cornbiscuit and Magnum west faces | CNFAIC Staff Forecaster |
| 05/07/22 | Turnagain | Observation: Granddaddy | Kit Barton |
| 04/29/22 | Turnagain | Observation: Sunburst wx station | AS/ MM/ AM/ NH |
| 04/28/22 | Turnagain | Observation: More Turnagain Pass/Summit Lake wet slab activity | Alex Marienthal |
| 04/27/22 | Turnagain | Observation: Magnum | Sykes / Buttrick Forecaster |
| 04/27/22 | Turnagain | Observation: Girdwood/Summit/Turnagain Road obs | A S |
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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| Glacier District | ||
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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.
