'Uniquely dangerous' avalanche conditions in the Cascades amid warming temperatures
Experts are warning of an increased risk of avalanches throughout the Cascade Range.
The Northwest Avalanche Center warns of "uniquely dangerous" conditions as temperatures rapidly warm, causing the snow to become unstable.
"Large natural avalanches could occur," the Avalanche Center tweeted. "Some of these slides could be big enough to bury, injure, or kill a person."
Avalanche danger around midday Thursday was "considerable" from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest up to the Canadian border, with an exception in the North Cascades National Park, where avalanche danger is "high," according to the avalanche center.
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Warm weather brings avalanche danger in the mountains
Forecasters say parts of western Washington will reach temperatures upward of 70 degrees Thursday.
While the warm weather is welcome in the lowlands, forecasters with the Northwest Avalanche Center say it can cause danger in the mountain passes.
The agency said “uniquely dangerous avalanche conditions” are expected Thursday as rapidly warming temperatures and strong sunshine cause the snow to become unstable.
Officials say conditions will be dangerous for backcountry skiers in the mountains. Large natural avalanches could occur, and some of the slides could be large enough to bury, injure and kill a person.
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