Avalanche warning for the Cascades and Mount Baker

 

Olympics-West slopes Washington Cascades and passes-

1215 pm pst wed nov 18 2009

Avalanche Warning Wednesday night and Thursday...

A strong low pressure system should move to BC and a strong front should reach the northwest Wednesday night. This should cause very strong crest level winds and increasing snow with a warming trend Wednesday night especially in the Olympics and north Cascades.

This should cause avalanche conditions to develop Wednesday night especially in the Olympics and north Cascades but in the rest of the Cascades as well.

Another strong low pressure system should move to Vancouver Island along the stalled front on Thursday. This should bring renewed very strong crest level winds and increasing snow or rain with further warming.


This should cause further development of avalanche conditions on Thursday. As a result back country travel is not recommended near avalanche terrain in the Olympics and cascades on Wednesday night and Thursday.

This statement will be updated as conditions warrant. Please visit www.nwac.us for details.

 

Backcountry travelers should be aware that elevation and Geographic distinctions are approximate and that a transition Zone between dangers exists.  Remember there are avalanche safe Areas in the mountains during all levels of avalanche danger.  Contact local authorities in your area of interest for further
Information.

Nwac weather data and forecasts are also available by calling 206-526-6677 for Washington, 503-808-2400 for the mt hood area,Or by visiting our web site at www.nwac.us.

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