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SUMMARY BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE FORECAST FOR THE MT HOOD AREA
NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER SEATTLE WASHINGTON
900 AM PST SUN JAN 18 2009

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

ORZ011-191700-

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ZONE AVALANCHE FORECASTS

*	MT HOOD AREA-
Sunday and Monday: Low avalanche danger night and morning 
hours slightly increasing during the midday and afternoon 
hours.

SNOWPACK SYNOPSIS
Mild fair weather the past few days has produced stable firm 
surface crust layers in most areas. 

SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Fair weather should continue Sunday and Monday. This should 
cause little change in stable firm surface crusts in most 
areas. Some softening of surface snow should be seen on 
steeper south slopes during the midday and afternoon hours. 
Be sure to use extra caution or make you own assessment if 
condition seem different than expected.
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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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SUMMARY BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE FORECAST FOR THE OLYMPICS AND 
WASHINGTON CASCADES
NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER SEATTLE WASHINGTON
900 AM PST SUN JAN 18 2009

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

WAZ513-518-519-019-042-501-502-191700-

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ZONE AVALANCHE FORECASTS

*	WASHINGTON CASCADES NEAR AND WEST OF THE CREST-
*	OLYMPICS-
*	CASCADE PASSES, INCLUDING STEVENS, SNOQUALMIE AND WHITE 
PASSES-
*	EAST SLOPES WASHINGTON CASCADES-
Sunday and Monday: Low avalanche danger night and morning 
hours slightly increasing during the midday and afternoon 
hours.

SNOWPACK SYNOPSIS
Mild fair weather the past few days has produced stable firm 
surface crust layers in most areas. 

SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Fair weather should continue Sunday and Monday. This should 
cause little change in stable firm surface crusts in most 
areas. Some softening of surface snow should be seen on 
steeper south slopes during the midday and afternoon hours. 
Be sure to use extra caution or make you own assessment if 
condition seem different than expected.
&&

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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