Avisos

Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 8:26PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.* WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult leading up to and overStevens Pass. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or moreat times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages.Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow amounts will be possible atStehekin due to marginal temperatures near or above freezing.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travelinformation in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

National Weather Service

Avalanche Warning issued December 25 at 6:54PM PST by NWS Spokane WAAVWOTXThe following message is transmitted at the request of theNorthwest Avalanche Center....The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an AvalancheWarning...* WHAT...High avalanche danger is forecast Wednesday night andThursday.* WHERE...Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes, the west slopes of theWashington Cascades, and Mt Hood.* WHEN...In effect from 18:00 PST Wed Dec 25th through 18:00 PSTThu Dec 26th.* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, strong winds, and a low-elevation transitionfrom snow to rain will lead to very dangerous avalanche conditionsthrough Thursday. High avalanche danger creates risk at allelevations.* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalancheconditions exist over the next 24 hours. Travel in avalancheterrain is not recommended.Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailedinformation.Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coveragearea of this or any avalanche center.

National Weather Service