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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| 01/31/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Johnson Pass area | Megan Guinn / W Wagner Forecaster |
| 01/29/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Tincan Backdoor | AAS-Level 1 1/27-1/30 |
| 01/28/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Sunburst | Brooke Edwards |
| 01/28/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Seattle Ridge | W Wagner |
| 01/28/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Tincan Common | Tony Naciuk |
| 01/27/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Sunburst | John Sykes |
| 01/27/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Lynx Creek | Megan Guinn / W Wagner |
| 01/25/23 | Turnagain | Observation: Cornbiscuit | John Sykes Forecaster |
| 01/22/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Tincan | Schauer/ Guinn |
| 01/21/23 | Turnagain | Avalanche: Seattle Ridge | Elias Holt |
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.
