avalanche

Using GPS coordinates, a member of the helicopter rescue team was able to pinpoint the location of Cho's body.

Two significant rock slides have prompted the Department of Transportation to assess the risk for more slides.

WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said the amount of moisture coming into the Wenatchee Valley has increased avalanche threats.

According to a post on the Northwest Avalanche Center (NAC) website, a skier was caught in an avalanche near Leavenworth on Tuesday. The report says the avalanche occurred while the person was hiking up the north side of Cashmere Mountain about 13 miles southwest of Leavenworth...

There is currently no estimated time to reopen Tumwater Canyon, however crews will assess road conditions on Thursday morning.

As part of the center's "Know Before You Go" campaign, experts with NWAC are educating the public about the warning signs of avalanche dangers while skiing, snowboarding and hiking.

The center is partnering with the Wenatchee River Institute to host an introductory class tonight to provide a basic approach to managing risk.

U.S. 2 reopened after crews from the Department of Transportation cleared 10 snow slides across the highway.

WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said dangerous weather conditions are currently prohibiting crews from assessing the situations.

An ice storm closed down I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for about 24-hours heading into Christmas Day, while U.S. 2 Stevens Pass was closed for most of four days during and after the holiday weekend.