Avalanche: Chugach State Park

Location: Hiland Rd

Date:

March 4, 2018 4:12pm

Observer:

Brad Meiklejohn

Avalanche Details

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Avalanche Details

Observed a skier-triggered slide above Hiland Road today. Skiers triggered the slide from approx 50 yards away and were not involved.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Clear and calm

Snow surface

Powder

Snowpack

Lousy. Very weak and unstable snowpack here on Hiland.

Location

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