Avalanche — Central Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington
1996-12-25 · Central Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington
2
Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
Two hikers were killed by an avalanche in Alpental Valley northwest of Snoqualmie Pass. It was unsure when and how the avalanche started.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5577214. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.