Observations

Send an avalanche, snowpack or weather observation to the avalanche specialists at the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center. In reporting avalanche incidents we respect people's right to privacy.

The forecasters at the CNFAIC welcome all public observations regarding snow and avalanche conditions. These observations are instrumental to produce accurate avalanche advisories. To encourage more submissions from the public the Friends of the CNFAIC is offering prize incentives to people who submit these observations. Each quality observation will be one entry into a monthly drawing for a $100 gift certificate at any of the sponsor’s businesses. On April 15th we will have a grand prize drawing for a new avalanche beacon!

Must include email or phone number to be eligible for drawing prizes.

Can we discuss the general details of this observation in the advisory? : Yes No Details

Can we share this observation in our public observation database? : Yes No Details

Include photo credits in the caption if you would like those included with the observation.

First and Last Name:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Observation Date: Time 24hr (eg. 15:30):

Location:

Activity (Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, etc.):

Send a few pictures with your observation (Only GIF,JPG,PNG accepted):: File 1:

Caption 1:

File 2:

Caption 2:

File 3:

Caption 3:

File 4:

Caption 4:

File 5:

Caption 5:

Embeded Video Link (paste it here):

Video Caption:

In the text box below, enter information such as observed avalanche activity, signs of instability (cracking, collapsing, or whoomphing), snowpit and stability test results, and skiing/riding conditions. Include elevation, aspect, and slope angle when possible:

Examples


Zoom and Drag the marker below to show the location of your observation or enter coordinates.

Latitude: Longitude(eg. -149.3598): (Decimal Degrees)
(Please enter the letters you see here into the "Image Text" field below.)
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Image Text:

If your pictures are large it may take awhile to upload, wait for them to load after hitting submit.

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