Hatcher Pass Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Sat, April 22nd, 2023 ARCHIVED FORECAST - All forecasts expire after 24 hours from the posting date/time.

Although the forecast season has finished, the avalanche season has not.  Please read below for some tips on NAVIGATING THE BACKCOUNTRY IN SPRINGTIME and AVALANCHE PROBLEMS ON THE HORIZON.  Temperatures have risen significantly this week. Numerous natural wet avalanches have been observed including wet loose and wet slabs.  Expect the avalanche danger to be dynamic as we transition into warmer weather and nights cease to freeze. Conditions vary from frozen to breakable crust to corn and wet sloppy snow depending on... (Read More)

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