Modified dates and partial closures of motorized use will be published on this web or on the Chugach Twitter feed. (Forest Order 02-07-10 signed July 10, 2002).
Violations of motorized closures may result in a fine.
This closure order implements the direction for motorized access contained in the Chugach National Forest Revised Land and Resource Management Plan and Record of Decision (Chugach Plan), signed May 31, 2002.
The 20 mile drainage is open to snowmachines as of January 7th. Conditions are great in the 20 mile valley right now with 12-16" of light snow on top of frozen ground.
For snow advisory conditons please check our avalanche website at www.cnfaic.org.
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) [and/or (b)], the prohibition(s) listed in Order number 10-04-00-11-07, applicable to the Chugach National Forest, dated December 08,2011, and signed by Peter Keller is (are) hereby tenninated.
Porcupine Campground and Gull Rock Trailhead near the community of Hope has was closed for construction in 2011. Work will continue throughout part of the summer of 2012. We expect the campground to be open to the public by July. The campground has been removed from the reservation system for the summer 2012 due to upgrades to the reservation system. If the campground is completed before the reservation system upgrades are in place, Porcupine Campground will be available on a first-come first serve basis. All attempts will be made to maintain access to the Gull Rock Trail during constrution.
The reconstruction involves road and camp site improvements and new restrooms. A new trailhead will be constructed outside the campground to serve as an acess point to the Gull Rock Trail.
Over 12 feet of snow now sits at the top of the ski hill (1400’). Previous strong east wind heavily reshaped the snow pack, filling in and smoothing over many features. Temperatures decreased last week, bringing several feet of snow to sea level. New snow remains loose and unconsolidated. Recent north to northeast wind has loaded south to southwest aspects at tree line and above. Avalanche activity has been limited, though a very large avalanche recently occurred on the northwest side of Mt. Eyak.
Current Hazard: HIGH
Outlook
The avalanche hazard will remain elevated through the weekend.
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE HAZARD
Above Tree Line: HIGH Avoid steep wind loaded western aspects.
Tree Line: CONSIDERABLE Avoid steep western slopes. Beware of tree wells.
Below Tree Line: CONSIDERABLE Avoid large paths and steep slopes. Beware of roof slides.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Kenai Lake Area. The advisory is in effect until 4:00 PM Sunday, September 11, 2011.
Recent heavy rains across the Kenai Peninsula have caused a significant rise in the headwaters of the Kenai River. The river is expected to creast at 13.95 feet on Friday afternoon.
At this level, water is expected to flow over Primrose Road making it impossible to cross near the campground at the end of the road.
Due to record snowfall on the Copper River Delta and the effects it has had on the critical moose population, the possession and / or use of motorized vehicles is prohibited in the Alaganik Slough as depicted in Attachment A.
This closure order implements the direction for motorized access contained in the Chugach National Forest Revised Land and Resource Management Plan and Record of Decision (Chugach Plan), signed May 31, 2002. The Chugach Plan analyzed public uses of the forest and provides for a balance of the lands available to fulfill the needs of different user groups with different values and desires for recreational experiences. The Chugach Plan identifies the areas of the forest that are closed to meet the needs of all forest users and to manage and protect forest resources.
The latest storm brought rain and warm temperatures and motorized closures to the Chugach National Forest. Skookum Drainage, Placer River and Twenty-mile River are closed as of December 6th due to lack of snow cover. Areas will remain closed until adequate snow cover returns.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest. These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Subpart A, 261Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations and become effective when signed, and will remain in effect until May 31, 2012, unless rescinded or revoked. Dates and or closure areas may be changed and or modified depending on snow levels and resource concerns, and will be closed with an additional special order...
The decision was shaped by extensive public collaboration. In 2004 the Forest began holding public meetings in order to discuss non-motorized and motorized use in the area. A decision was reached using ideas generated in the public meetings, through written input, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
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