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        Summary Avalanche Forecast for Olympics and Washington Cascades
   Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center Seattle Washington
   1305 PM PDT Fri Jun 08 2012
   Please note that regular forecasts for this season have ended. This is
   a special avalanche statement for Friday to Monday 8-11 June 2012
Avalanche Forecast
      Increased avalanche danger at higher elevations in the Washington
   Cascades, Mt Hood area and Olympics this weekend above 6-7000 feet and
                         especially on the volcanoes
Snowpack Synopsis
   Recent Weather, Snowpack and Avalanche Activity: Another strong front
   crossed the Northwest on Thursday. Most precipitation 3-8 June has
   arrived as snow above 6-7000 feet where up to 1-4 feet of snow has
   accumulated in the past week.
   The periods of strong winds the past few days may have scoured some
   wind exposed terrain to an old crust while creating deep wind slab over
   the crust on adjacent lee terrain. Avalanche conditions were reported
   at Snoqualmie and Chinook Passes via TAY on Wednesday due to sun
   effects on new snow. Climbing guides on Mt Rainier Thursday reported
   knee to thigh deep snow on lee slopes at the 10-11,000 foot level and
   most summit attempts turning around due to slab avalanche and post
   holing conditions.
   Primary concerns through this weekend and early next week for climbers,
   skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers above 6-7000 feet and especially
   on the volcanoes:
     * Wind slabs of 2-3 feet or more on previous steep lee slopes. Bed
       surfaces may be provided by the older crust formed during warming
       last week.
     * Increasing potentially deep wet loose and wet slab avalanche
       conditions especially on steeper sun exposed slopes.
     * New cornices may become unstable and release especially in response
       to sun or daytime warming.
   This is unusual weather and pretty heavy snowfall for June. Back
   country travelers especially climbers, skiers, snowboarders,
   snowshoers, hikers or snowmobilers venturing to higher elevations will
   need to use more careful snowpack evaluation and extra cautious
   route-finding. Conservative decision making will be essential in order
   to help ensure safety. Remember that small triggered avalanches and wet
   snow deeper than a few inches are signs on increasing avalanche danger
   on steep slopes. This is not the time to let your guard down because it
   is June. Be aware of the terrain both above and below your intended
   routes.
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   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.
   Ferber/Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center Seattle Washington
References
   1. http://www.nwac.us/