Avalanche: Chugach State Park

Location: Anchorage Home - Roofavalanche

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Route & General Observations

Up standard track to get first tracks to Wood Peak. When we approached the gully to “firewood” run, it felt like we were under hanging fire so we bailed.

Be careful out there!

Contact, Location & General Observations
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Forecaster Comments

Roofs continue to shed their snow in many communities. These can be extremely dangerous and a good reminder to 'look up' when close to buildings. Thanks Kakiko for the engaging report!

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger No
Avalanche Type Cornice FallAspect South
Elevation 800ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
Avalanche Details

See Photo, repeats every few hours.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Previous Avalanche within visual.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Wet and rainy.

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