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Just a heads up, looks like the back country may be a bit challenging this weekend. Freezing levels above 15,000 feet along with the fact we haven't had any real warm weather yet, almost no small spring avalanche cycles, and an above average snow fall allong with a pretty healthy amount of spring snow. This all adds up to the need to be careful.
As always, there are safe spots and not so safe spots. If you are out this weekend enjoying the 90 degree snowmobiling, be safe.
As always, there are safe spots and not so safe spots. If you are out this weekend enjoying the 90 degree snowmobiling, be safe.
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I'm much safer on my Boat in WI for sure! 
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North Cascades Highway has been closed for the weekend due to Avalanche Concerns. Here is it directly quoted from the WA State DOT Website:
Due to avalanche threat and unstable snow walls, crews closed the North Cascades Highways (SR 20) between Diablo and Silver Star (nine miles west of Mazama) at 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday, May 15). Crews will revaluate the North Cascades on Monday morning. If crews find significant slides on Monday, it could take several days to clean up. WSDOT opened North Cascades Highway (SR 20) May 1.
The avalanche chutes between Diablo and Silver Star that are full and becoming more unstable by the hour as the temperature continues to climb.
This North Cascades Highway situation is highly unusual. Traditionally, the chutes aren’t still full by this time of year. This spring has been so cold that, while full, the chutes have remained stable. This 30-plus degree rise in temperature heats up the top layer of snow, making it heavier and creating a slip-plane with the layer below. Avalanches could have the consistency of wet concrete and will likely include rocks and wood debris, so you wouldn't want to be on the highway if that happens.
NOR WOULD YOU WANT TO BE OFF IN THE BACK COUNTRY EITHER!!!! BE SAFE IF YOU ARE OUT.
Due to avalanche threat and unstable snow walls, crews closed the North Cascades Highways (SR 20) between Diablo and Silver Star (nine miles west of Mazama) at 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday, May 15). Crews will revaluate the North Cascades on Monday morning. If crews find significant slides on Monday, it could take several days to clean up. WSDOT opened North Cascades Highway (SR 20) May 1.
The avalanche chutes between Diablo and Silver Star that are full and becoming more unstable by the hour as the temperature continues to climb.
This North Cascades Highway situation is highly unusual. Traditionally, the chutes aren’t still full by this time of year. This spring has been so cold that, while full, the chutes have remained stable. This 30-plus degree rise in temperature heats up the top layer of snow, making it heavier and creating a slip-plane with the layer below. Avalanches could have the consistency of wet concrete and will likely include rocks and wood debris, so you wouldn't want to be on the highway if that happens.
NOR WOULD YOU WANT TO BE OFF IN THE BACK COUNTRY EITHER!!!! BE SAFE IF YOU ARE OUT.
