For those who enjoy outdoor winter activities and traveling in the mountains, an avalanche warning was issued Sunday evening for the Washington Cascades.
If you do go outdoors in snowy conditions, whether the avalanche risk is low or high, it’s important to understand that rating levels are only guidelines and conditions in the mountains can change quickly.
With that being said, it’s important to prepare with knowledge of what to do if you get caught in an avalanche. These are things to consider when going outside with deep snowpack.Rainfall in the area along with higher than normal temperatures.Do not make any climbs where your incline is over 30 degrees.What to do if you are faced with an avalanche:If you see one coming, shout to your party members.Remove your pack and skis or snowshoes.If caught in the avalanche, try to swim to the side.
A person only has about 25 minutes of air under snow, so it’s important to not waste it and energy if you can’t see light.Emergency management and outdoor safety advocates emphasize that in any avalanche situation that arises, remember the above steps and stay calm. It can save your life and the lives of others.
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