Avalanche warning for the Cascades and Mount Baker

 

Olympics-west slopes Washington Cascades and Cascade passes-

1045 am pst Thu Nov 19 2009

Avalanche warning Thursday through Friday morning...

Heavy new snow amounts of 8 to 14 have been recieved as of early Thursday morning. The most recent snow has fallen at warming temperatures and with very strong winds. This is creating mostly unstable snow conditions. Widespread natural or triggered avalanches Have been reported Thursday morning confirming these conditions.

Additional snow is expected with further rising temperatures through Thursday. This should maintain the high avalanche danger near the Cascade crest and Olympics.

As a result back country travel is not recommended near avalanche Terrain in the Olympics and cascades Thursday through early Friday.

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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