January 3, 2019 View this post on Instagram South Fork (#SoFo) #EagleRiver observations today. Check out the videos for extensive info on the #snowpack. We experienced no red flags, but did observe several D2 natural avalanches from the New Year’s wind event. Stability tests also suggest caution is warranted. Being adept at snowpack evaluation, stability assessment, and TERRAIN MANAGEMENT will be essential for enjoying the Western Chugach #snow this weekend. Persistent slab #avalanche instabilities exist, primarily in the form of extensive faceting above and below a thick melt-freeze crust near the ground. #Anchorage #Alaska #skiing #publiclands #wilderness A post shared by Anchorage Avalanche Center (@anchorage_avalanche_center) on Jan 3, 2019 at 11:35pm PST View this post on Instagram More #SoFo observations from today (1/3/19). Numerous D2 natural avalanches triggered by New Year’s wind event, especially in gullies cross loaded by the strong SE winds. A post shared by Anchorage Avalanche Center (@anchorage_avalanche_center) on Jan 3, 2019 at 11:48pm PST
