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Mon, November 19th, 2018 - 7:00AM
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Tue, November 20th, 2018 - 7:00AM
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CNFAIC Staff
Avalanche risk The Bottom Line

The CNFAIC will be issuing  intermittent snow and avalanche updates  as conditions warrant.  Daily avalanche forecasts were planned to begin on Thanksgiving weekend  – but at this point we are in wait-and-see mode until we get more snow.   Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! #playsafe

                                                             Monday November 19th Update:  

The warm, wet, and sometimes windy weather that started over the weekend continued through today. Temperatures were close to 40F at Turnagain Pass and it was raining on and off throughout the day. The photos from today paint a pretty clear picture of what is left of the October snow. Looking ahead for the holiday week, scattered showers continue into Wednesday and then temperatures cool off a bit as colder air moves over the area. Some sunshine and more seasonable temperatures are in store for the holiday and Friday. What will happen over the weekend is where much of the uncertainty lies. Will the colder air stay or get pushed out by a warm air and a low pressure system? Stay tuned! If you do venture out this week check out the most recent observation from Tincan and be mindful on higher elevation slopes that may have a more complex snowpack.

Be on the lookout for these red flag warnings:

  1. Recent avalanches (24-48 hrs)
  2. Cracks in the snow that shoot out from you
  3. Whumpfing (collapsing) of the snowpack
  4. Rapid changes in weather (snow/rain/wind/temperature)

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 West aspect of Eddies November 19, 2018,   photo by Heather Thamm

 Snowpit in Hippy Bowl, November 18, 2018 photo Andy Moderow

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Mon, November 19th, 2018

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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

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Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
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