Welcome, we've noticed that this is your first time visiting The Snowfall Project. We'd like to take a moment to introduce you to what we have to offer and where you might find it.

First and foremost is our database of weather data from the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC), which is a division of the US Forest Service and NOAA. Although we don't collect all the data from NWAC we do collect the major Ski Resorts from the Northern Cascades. These you can view from the Mountains menu on the top bar. We also display the NWAC forecasts from the Forecasts menu.

In addition to the storage of the weather data we've provided a service that allows the graphing of this data over time. Using the Graph link on the top bar will bring you to a page allowing you to customize a graph to fit your needs.

You may return view this introduction again if you wish by viewing the about page from the Help menu. The Options menu allows you to pick which page you are shown when you visit this sites root page. Also you can save a set of graphs that you'd like to view often (most likely ones with one of the numerious special dates)

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.

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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

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