Preparación para avalanchas
Avalanches...
...occur when a layer of snow loses its grip on a slope and slides downhill. The avalanche season begins in November and continues until early summer for all mountain areas of the state. In the high alpine areas of the Cascades and Olympics, the avalanche season continues year-round.
According to the USDA Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center, there were nine fatalities in Washington caused by avalanches in the 2007-2008 winter season and many more people are injured every year.
When planning to travel through an area prone to avalanches make sure you are prepared. Have a vehicle safety kit and personal survival kit in your vehicle. At a minimum, these kits should include a small shovel, sand, one gallon of water per person (24 hour minimum), emergency food supply, small supply of critical medications, flashlight and extra batteries, whistle, blankets, and other comfort items. Always be prepared for extended delays while traveling in the winter season.
Further, if you plan outdoor activities in avalanche prone areas, prepare by taking avalanche awareness training and finding out the Avalanche Danger rating before leaving for your trip.
More Avalanche and Winter Preparedness Information:
- Avalanche Hazards
- USDA Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center
- Severe Weather Booklet (PDF)
- Preparación personal
- Safely Removing Snow From Your Roof
- Safely Removing Gutter Ice
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