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Avalanche in Central Cascade Foothills, Washington

Avalanche January 11, 1997 · Central Cascade Foothills, Washington

Deaths

The wider storm

An avalanche killed 3 hikers. The hikers left on Dec. 27th, didn't return on the 29th as expected and weren't found until Jan 11th. They were found buried in an avalanche near Index.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5585220. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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