SABAFC
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center.
…THE HATCHER PASS AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE
WARNING FOR HATCHER PASS…
* WHAT…The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous
avalanche conditions exist.
* WHERE…From Mile 10 to Independence Mine, including Gold Mint
and Archangel Valley.
* WHEN…In effect from Saturday 7:00 AM AKST through Sunday 7:00
AM AKST.
* IMPACTS…Expect heavy dense snowfall with 6-12 inches today
above 3500 feet and rain levels rising to 3000 feet. Large to
very large natural widespread avalanche activity is expected.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Travel in avalanche
terrain is not recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay
off of…and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Avalanches may run long distances. Avoid avalanche terrain.
Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area of
this or any avalanche center.
For more information visit hpavalanche.org.