Observation: Seward

Location: Lost Lake, Primrose side

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CNFAIC Staff
Route & General Observations

Passing along a few photos and info from Sam McLain who was out at Lost Lake on Saturday, Dec 16.
Accessed the lake area from the Primrose trailhead. Snowpack is only around 3 feet deep at the elevation of Lost Lake, around 2,200′.

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Observer Comments

No red flags were observed and no signs of avalanche activity in the area.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Snow surface

Loose new snow.

Snowpack

Total snowpack depth around 3 feet. The top couple feet reported being loose powder with the bottom foot or so composed of old ice crusts.

Photos & Video
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