North Cascades Hwy Opening Wednesday, Ahead Of Schedule
The Washington State Department of Transportation says crews are still making repairs and clearing debris.
northwest avalanche center
Winter Conditions In Cascades Still Prevail, Recreation Ongoing
U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Robin DeMario says the in-between time period known as shoulder season will take a while to arrive.
Recreationists Reminded Of Avalanche Danger In Okanogan-Wenatchee Nat. Forest
The Northwest Avalanche Center says people trapped in an avalanche have an 80-90% chance of survival if they're rescued within 10 minutes.
Experts in Avalanche Safety Raise Awareness
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.
Avalanche Danger Awareness Workshop
The center is partnering with the Wenatchee River Institute to host an introductory class tonight to provide a basic approach to managing risk.
Be Aware of Avalanche Danger if Going to the Backcountry
According to a report by the Northwest Avalanche Center, we have had more deaths from avalanches of people recreating nationally than during any other similar period in 100 years.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says conditions are favorable for human-triggered avalanches
...
Avalanche Warning Issued for Stevens Pass Area
The Northwest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for Stevens Pass and is also saying the danger level for avalanches on the east slopes of the Cascades is high.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended...