Observation: Chugach State Park

Location: Harp Mountain

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

Huge avalanche off of main Harp Access Ridge. At least 1/3 mile wide from the ridge line into the valley below. N-NNW facing.  The top of the ridge is about 3600-3900′.  It funneled into the drainage below with some debris making it down to about 2300-2400′.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

5-6" new Snow Sunday. Considerable drifting with new wind load.

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