Read to the end. Avalanches could occur where we normally don't think they will. It doesn't take much snow to get covered.
Chris you probably know more about this. But from NOAA, an update.
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has updated an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous conditions continue across the northern and
central Washington Cascades while extreme danger exists in the
Stevens Pass region.
* WHERE...Extreme danger for Stevens Pass. High danger for other
parts of the West and East slopes of the Cascades from the
Canadian border down to and including the I-90 corridor.
* WHEN...In effect now through Jan 7th Fri 18:00 PST.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, strong winds, and milder temperatures will
create very dangerous avalanche conditions Friday. Large
natural avalanches will occur at all elevations including open
slopes in the forest.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Backcountry travel is not
recommended. Avoid all areas where an avalanche may start, run, or stop. Additionally, unusually dangerous avalanche conditions will impact towns and cities east of the Cascades. Potentially
destructive and deadly avalanches, including avalanches from roofs
of buildings, will likely pose a threat to lives and impact houses
and structures. Watch for snow sliding off roofs and any open
slopes covered with snow.
Consult
https://www.nwac.us/ or
www.avalanche.org