Snow falling in the Cascades raises avalanche concerns

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) — Snow is falling on Snoqualmie Pass and a Winter Weather Advisory was issued across the mountain passes in western Washington. Up to eight inches of snow is forecasted in the Cascades—good news for the ski resorts. But the April snowfall could be challenging for anyone traveling in the mountains. Search and rescue officials say the new snow on top of what’s already on the ground has the team monitoring the risks of an avalanche. Despite it being April, officials say current weather conditions are shaping up to be just as dangerous as the winter season.