100 WOUS46 KSEW 280043 AVWSEW WAZ567-568-290200- Avalanche Warning Northwest Avalanche Center Seattle WA Relayed by National Weather Service Seattle WA 443 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2024 The following message is transmitted at the request of the Northwest Avalanche Center. ...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche Warning... * WHAT...High avalanche danger is expected on Wednesday at all elevations. * WHERE...West slopes of the Cascades North, Central, and Stevens Pass Zones, including Hwy 542, Mt Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy, and Stevens Pass areas. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 18:00 PST to Wed 18:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Heavy precipitation, very strong and gusty winds, and rising snow levels will create very dangerous avalanche conditions. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very large avalanches may occur naturally and descend into lower elevations, including openings in the forest. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avoid any area where avalanches can start, run, or stop. Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. $$