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Avalanche — West Slopes Central Cascades And Passes, Washington

March 22, 2014 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
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Area
West Slopes Central Cascades And Passes

Event narrative (NOAA)

Avalanche started on the south side of Granite mountain by skiers around 5300 feet. They were carried down to about 2300 feet. One survived, one found dead the next morning.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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