Minggu, 24 Februari 2013

Winter Storm Advisory Sunday through Monday



Lots of snow coming down in the passes this Sunday through Monday afternoon!  Snowshoes are an absolute must.  Please be prepared if you have a scheduled, permitted visit.



Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
426 AM PST SUN FEB 24 2013

...A FOOT TO FOOT AND A HALF OF NEW SNOW IS LIKLEY IN THE HIGHER
ELEVATIONS OF THE CASCADES TODAY

Minggu, 17 Februari 2013

Snow Conditions


Spring is sneaking up on us (despite today's snow in the mountains).  In the last week we have have a number of warmer, above freezing days and this has led to some melting at the lower elevations.




That's where I fell into when the snow crumbled underfoot!




In particular, the snow berm along the highway is weakening and has a number of sections giving way under weight (yours truly managed