Winter Weather — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington
2008-06-10 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
A man who intended to spend only the day hiking on the slopes of Mount Rainier, died after being caught in winter-like weather. The man was unconscious when they found him and died after they brought him back to shelter at Camp Muir.
Wider weather episode
A man who intended to spend only the day hiking on the slopes of Mount Rainier, died after being caught in winter-like weather.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 112307. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.