Observation: Chugach State Park

Location: Falls Creek

Date:

February 9, 2019 2:00pm

Observer:

Tony Yusup

Route & General Observations

Icy bootpack through the alders (recommend micro spikes). Small wind slab natural release on the falls lake couloir apron.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	No

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Snow surface

Thin surface crust

Snowpack

Snowpit data: 3700’ south facing slope with a 24 degree slope angle. Snow depth: 95cm. ECTP25. PST45END. BSH at 45cm.

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