The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center has issued an avalanche warning for areas along the Seward Highway. The warning is in effect from Sunday morning, Jan. 12 through Monday morning, Jan. 13.
According to the warning, backcountry avalanche danger is high, and very dangerous avalanche conditions exist.
The danger areas include the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Lost Lake, and Seward.
The CNFAIC says, “Heavy snowfall and strong winds will create widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural large avalanches are likely. Debris from avalanches above may run into valley bottoms. Avalanche conditions will remain very dangerous immediately after the snow finishes.”
Travel in avalanche terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay off of…and out from underneath…slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Avalanches may run long distances.
Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area of the CNFAIC or any avalanche center.
For more information visit cnfaic.org.
