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21 May 2026 / Anchorage Daily News / Anchorage Daily News
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Southcentral Alaska’s chilly spring prompts avalanche alerts for hikers

Girdwood, Alaska, United States

A cold, wet spring in Southcentral Alaska has kept snow unstable in the Chugach Mountains, prompting avalanche alerts for hikers ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Forecasters warn that large, wet avalanches can run into valley bottoms and across popular trails that appear dry and safe.


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