000 WWUS86 KSEW 192347 SABWA SUMMARY BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE FORECAST FOR THE OLYMPICS AND WASHINGTON CASCADES NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER SEATTLE WASHINGTON 500 PM PDT FRI JUN 19 2009 This forecast applies to back country avalanche terrain below 7000 feet and does not apply to highways or operating ski areas. && WAZ513-518-519-019-042-501-502-210000- && Please note that the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center is closed for the summer. However, daily operation is scheduled to begin again in the fall. Some note about avalanches during the summer can be seen on our web site at nwac.us. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this past season's mountain weather or back-country avalanche forecasting program, please direct them to: Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center 7600 Sandpoint Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 You may email comments to: nwac.sew@noaa.gov Have a safe and enjoyable summer! && 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 $$