Avalanche — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington
2008-01-01 · West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Just north of the Mount Baker ski area in the Excelsior Pass area, 2 snowmobilers died and 1 was injured in an avalanche.
Wider weather episode
Just north of the Mount Baker ski area, 2 snowmobilers died and 1 was injured in an avalanche. Strong winds accompanied this weather event in portions of western Washington as well.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 74955. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.