Lawinenlagebericht

Seward and Lost Lake

Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center
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Lawinengefahr

Fri
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
1 · Gering
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Kernpunkte

Wind slabs up to 1' deep may still be reactive in the Seward/ Lost Lake zone today.  These are most likely just below ridgelines and on steep, convex terrain features above 1,000' where northerly winds have redistributed the cold, dry snow from last weekend's storm.  Keep an eye out for shooting cracks or changes in the snow surface, such as a hollow or drum-like feel, in order to identify wind slabs during your travels today.  

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Join CNFAC for the annual Turnagain Pass Avalanche Awareness Day this Saturday, March 14, from 12–4 PM at the motorized lot. In addition to free burgers and hot dogs, you can run rescue drills, chat with forecasters, and demo sleds with AMDS, Anchorage Yamaha, and Polaris. Meet the forecasters and partners from the Alaska Avalanche School, Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol, and Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs. Come refresh your skills, talk snowpack, and eat a hot dog or three!

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–2

    Recent Avalanches: There was a skier-triggered avalanche on Mt. Eva near Seward on Tuesday, about 1' deep and 75 to 100' wide. The avalanche was unintentionally triggered at a relatively low elevation on a wind-loaded roll at 1,400'.

    Winds in the Seward/ Lost Lake area were a bit stronger after the weekend snowstorm than what the Summit or Turnagain zones saw.    Unfortunately, most surfaces have been wind-affected with shallow wind slabs forming in the 1' range. These are likely to be on the stubborn side today, but still warrant caution, particularly in steeper terrain near ridgelines and slope convexities at all elevations.  Look for shooting cracks or a sharp change in density at the snow surface to suss out if you're traveling on a wind slab.

    Dry Loose: For skiers, dry, loose (sluffs) avalanches are also likely as cold, clear temps and a lack of wind continue to facet out the surface. These shouldn't be large enough to bury a person, but may be fast-running and need to be 'managed' to avoid getting knocked off your feet in steep terrain today.

    (3/10/2026)

    Closer view of human-triggered wind slab avalanche on Mt. Eva on Tuesday.  This was unintentionally triggered at ~1,400'.

    Photo: Mik Dalpes

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