Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche risk Turnagain Pass
Issued Wed, March 27th, 2024
Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
ARCHIVED FORECAST - All forecasts expire after 24 hours from the posting date/time.
Recent Observations
Date Region Location
03/27/24 Seward Avalanche: Tiehacker Mountain
03/27/24 Summit Observation: Colorado
03/27/24 Turnagain Observation: Tincan Trees
03/27/24 Hatcher Pass Observation: Cross Hill
03/27/24 Chugach State Park Observation: Hanging Valley/South Fork Eagle River
03/26/24 Chugach State Park Observation: South Fork of Eagle River
03/26/24 Turnagain Observation: Cornbiscuit
03/26/24 Hatcher Pass Observation: Stairstep
03/26/24 Other Regions Observation: Prince William Sound photos
03/25/24 Turnagain Observation: Tincan
News
Wed, February 14, 2024
John Mtn – Avalanche Accident
Preliminary Report: An avalanche was triggered on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2024, by a group of three backcountry skiers on John Mtn in the Kenai Mountains. The party was ascending the slope when the avalanche occurred. Two of the three people involved sustained injuries and the third did not survive. Forecasters are visiting the site today, February 14. We will be updating the accidents page as more information becomes available. That page is found HERE. These are extremely difficult times...
Fri, January 26, 2024
Elements of the forecast: Survey results are in
Many of you participated in the survey we posted at the end of last season trying to gain a little insight on what people are finding useful in the advisory. While we were targeting info specifically on the 'Problem Rose' icon we implemented last season, we were also able to gain some insight on what people are finding useful in the forecast. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the survey- we use this info to make...
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Upcoming Events
March 23 @ 12:00 pm
Turnagain Pass Avalanche Awareness DayTurnagain Pass Motorized Lot
Turnagain Pass Avalanche Awareness Day – 2024 Saturday, March 23rd This event if for everyone! Swing by the Turnagain Pass motorized parking lot on your way to or from your...
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