Headline:
Avalanche Warning issued December 25 at 6:43PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Avalanche Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 6:43pm
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
AVWSEW
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche
Warning...
* WHAT...High avalanche danger is forecast Wednesday night and
Thursday.
* WHERE...Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes, the west slopes of the
Washington Cascades, and Mt Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from 18:00 PST Wed Dec 25th through 18:00 PST
Thu Dec 26th.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, strong winds, and a low-elevation transition
from snow to rain will lead to very dangerous avalanche conditions
through Thursday. High avalanche danger creates risk at all
elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions exist over the next 24 hours. Travel in avalanche
terrain is not recommended.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed
information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage
area of this or any avalanche center.
Area Description:
West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA