| Region: | Anchorage Front Range |
|---|---|
| Location: | Powerline pass trail |
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Route & General Observations
Glen Alps trailhead toward Powerline pass.
Avalanche details
| Trigger | Natural | Aspect | EastNortheast | Elevation | 3200ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slope Angle | unknown | Crown Depth | 3ft | Width | 50ft |
| Length | 1000ft |
Observer Comments
A few more details and photos from the Avalanche reported on Powerline pass yesterday.
ENE wind loaded gully avalanched naturally (Thurs night?) running approx 1K feet, crossing the Powerline pass trail. Hard slab, crown was maybe 50′ wide (3′ deep?) but fanned out at the bottom covering about 150′ of the trail with 2-3′ of debris. Toe of debris didn’t quite make it to the river.
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Weather
37 degrees and overcast. East wind 15 – 20 mph. No new precip.
Snow Characteristics
Snow surface
Snow surface is warm and damp. Wind buffed but too warm for a crust.
Photos
Looking west back toward Anchorage. Bike is on the trail.
Looking East toward Powerline pass.
Looking up at the crown.
Avy debris 2-3′ thick on the Powerline pass trail.