000 WWUS86 KSEW 122223 SABWA SPECIAL BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE STATEMENT FOR THE OLYMPICS AND WASHINGTON CASCADES NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER SEATTLE WASHINGTON 330 PM PDT THU JUN 12 2008 This statement applies to back country avalanche terrain below 7000 feet and does not apply to highways or operating ski areas. WAZ513-518-519-019-042-501-502-132000- && Please note that regularly scheduled avalanche forecasts for the past winter season have ended. However weather and snow conditions will continue to be monitored at the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center with the information that remains available. Additional forecasts or special statements will be issued when unusually severe avalanche conditions develop. When issued such forecasts will be available on the usual phone recordings and on the Avalanche Forecast Products (SABSEA) that are normally available via the NWAC Web site. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this winter's mountain weather or backcountry avalanche forecasting program, please direct them to: Northwest Weather & Avalanche Center 7600 Sandpoint Way NE Seattle, Washington 98115 You may email comments to: nwac.sew@noaa.gov or phone 206-526-4666 and leave a message. Please note that in areas retaining a significant winter snowpack, backcountry travelers face a continuing risk of avalanches during the springtime. We strongly advise that backcountry travelers continue to assess snowpack stability as they travel and project the effects of anticipated future weather on the snowpack when making route choices. Please have a safe and enjoyable spring! && Backcountry travelers should be aware that elevation and geographic distinctions are approximate and that a transition zone between dangers exists. Remember there are avalanche safe areas in the mountains during all levels of avalanche danger. Contact local authorities in your area of interest for further information. NWAC weather data and forecasts are also available by calling 206-526-6677 for Washington, 503-808-2400 for the Mt Hood area, or by visiting our Web site at www.nwac.us. Ferber/Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center $$