Avalanche: Turnagain

Location: Turnagain - Girdwood - Placer areas

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CNFAC Staff
Route & General Observations

Several wet loose avalanches occurred this afternoon in the region. These were on solar aspects and triggered by people as well as the sun coming out and warming the snowpack later in the day.

One glide avalanche was seen on Penguin Ridge facing the Forest Service Ranger Station.

Avalanche Details
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Avalanche Details

Many wet loose avalanches in the small to medium category (D1-D2).

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Skier triggered wet loose avalanches on the backside of Seattle Ridge  

Natural wet loose on a NW face in the Skookum Valley  

Natural wet loose and a glide avalanche on a SE face of Penguin Ridge behind the FS station. PC Carolyn Seramur  

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