Heavy snow and high winds are making large avalanches highly likely in the mountains south of Anchorage, from Girdwood to Seward, authorities said Saturday.
was issued by the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center from Girdwood to Seward, including Turnagain Pass, and remains in place until 6 a.m. Sunday. Backcountry travel in the region isn’t recommended, the center said.
“Two strong storms within 48 hours are rapidly loading the snowpack and creating very unstable avalanche conditions,” the“Large to very large natural and human triggered avalanches ... are almost certain. We recommend avoiding avalanche terrain today and being aware of any overhead slopes that could release naturally and run out down to lower elevations.”Expect snow to begin this morning and become heavier throughout the day.
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