SUMMARY BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE FORECAST FOR THE OLYMPICS AND 
WASHINGTON CASCADES
NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER SEATTLE WASHINGTON
1130 AM PDT MON MAY 3 2008


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

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Please note that regularly scheduled avalanche forecasts for the 
past winter season have ended.  However weather and snow 
conditions will continue to be monitored at the Northwest Weather 
and Avalanche Center with the information that remains available. 
 Additional forecasts or special statements will be issued when 
conditions warrant.  When issued such forecasts will be available 
on the usual phone recordings and on the Avalanche Forecast 
Products (SABSAS, SABSEA, SABWA and SABOR) that are normally 
available via the NWAC Web site.

If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this winter's 
mountain weather or backcountry avalanche forecasting program, 
please direct them to:

Northwest Weather & Avalanche Center
7600 Sandpoint Way NE
Seattle, Washington 98115

You may email comments to:

nwac.sew@noaa.gov

or phone 206-526-4666 and leave a message.

Have a safe and enjoyable spring!

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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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