Observation: Other Regions

Location: Tiehacker Avalanche and Lost Lake

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Route & General Observations

Tiehacker Avalanche (Reported on 4/8 late in the day),

Lost Lake Area (South end..avalanches past 24 hours).

Springtime warm up has been triggering wet slab avalanches in the Lost Lake area as well as mountains surrounding Seward. Avalanche activity was seen during the past 24 hours on Mt Alice, Mt Ava, Tiehacker, Res Peaks, and Mount Ascention. Avalanche activity has been common after 2pm.

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

Roller Balls and natural wet slab spring time avalanches.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Temps in the 50's in the valley and near 40F at upper elevations.

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