Observation: Summit

Location: General Observation Summit Lake

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Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Wind loading on South and East facing slope. Natural Avalanche activity on S and E aspects across the Seward District from Summit Lake south to Seward.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Summit Lake: Clear, Windy, current temperature 20F. Past 24 hours Low -15F High 20F. Snow Depth 29"
Summit Lake (3800') Current Temperature 5F. Past 24 hours Low 1F High 10F.
Wind NW-NNW 10-24mph Gust to 32 MPH.
Active Wind loading today.

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