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SUMMARY BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE STATEMENT FOR THE MT HOOD AREA
NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER SEATTLE WASHINGTON
100 PM PDT FRI MAY 16 2008

This statement applies to back country avalanche terrain below 
7000 feet and does not apply to highways or operating ski areas.

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...AVALANCHE WARNING CONTINUING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...

A major change in the weather pattern is underway over the 
Northwest. This is causing sunny hot weather that began Thursday 
and should continue through the weekend.

This hot weather is expected to cause a widespread spring 
avalanche cycle in the Olympics and Cascades. Deep avalanches are 
possible. Large wet snow avalanches may travel very fast and run 
long distances, possibly to lower elevations where little or no 
snow cover may remain or to valley floors.

We do not recommend back country travel near any avalanche 
terrain Friday and Saturday and possibly Sunday.

This statement will be updated as conditions warrant.

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Backcountry travelers should be aware that elevation and 
geographic distinctions are approximate and that a transition 
zone between dangers exists.  Remember there are avalanche safe 
areas in the mountains during all levels of avalanche danger.  
Contact local authorities in your area of interest for further 
information.

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

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