Enormous avalanche descends 2,000' at popular backcountry area
Enormous avalanche descends 2,000' at popular backcountry area Large avalanche in Alpental Valley keeps officials on high alert An avalanche in a popular area of Snoqualmie Pass has outdoor recreation enthusiasts and officials on high alert, warning people to be prepared ahead of enjoying the backcountry. SEATTLE - A large and destructive avalanche slid down Source Lake in the Alpental Valley, which is one of Washington's most popular backcountry areas. Fortunately, no one was hurt but the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is warning people to take this event very seriously. The enormous aval...