Observation: Turnagain

Location: Girdwood Vally and Seward Hwy

Date:

December 11, 2017 12:00pm

Observer:

H. Thamm

Route & General Observations

Recent Debris in steep channeled terrain in Girdwood and on Pyramid

SW face of Goat, SE aspect of Penguin, SE aspect of Ragged Top, North and East aspects of Pyramid.

Red Flags

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Observer Comments

Above freezing temps, recent heavy rain, numerous recent avalanches

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

42F at Sea Level
Gust winds along Turnagain Arm
Overcast to obscured skies
Light to Moderate Rain

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North face of Pyramid

East aspect of Pyramid

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Debris on SE aspect of Penguin in California Cr drainage

Location

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