Friday, June 06, 2008

Oh for heaven's sake

It's supposed to be hiking season already. We're two weeks from the summer solstice. What the hell is this??

Snow forecast for Olympics, North Cascades

Snow is in the forecast for the higher elevations of the Olympics and north Cascades. The National Weather Service says up to two feet of new snow are possible by tonight, creating avalanche danger and hazardous conditions for climbers or hikers in the backcountry.

While most of the accumulation will be at higher elevations, the Weather Service says the snow level will drop to about 3,500 feet. About three inches of snow are possible at the higher mountain passes: Stevens, Chinook, Washington Pass and roads to Paradise and Hurricane Ridge.

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