The assessment team includes maintenance and avalanche control personnel. They dig pits and measure snow depth, as well as review snow loads in the avalanche pathways to make a plan for spring clearing. This year 's work will begin March 25.
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One of the avalanche control crew uses the sno cat to cut a path through snow slides on SR 20 North Cascades. The sno cat starts the process by creating inroads through the snow pack. Spring clearing begins in full swing March 25.
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On March 5, the WSDOT assessment team measured 40 in. snow depth on the road near the summit of Washington Pass. Spring clearing of SR 20 North Cascades begins March 25.
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A view of the snow slides on SR 20 North Cascades March 5, 2024. Spring clearing starts March 25.
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Clearing of SR 20 North Cascades starts Monday, March 25 so now if the time to move your sled if you have one parked there for winter recreation.
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