November 28, 2015

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

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