In the 22 winters we have lived here there is only one storm that was worse than this storm. That was the time when we got 6' of snow over a two day period. So far this storm has dumped 31-33" of heavy wet snow on us and more is expected today and tomorrow. Due to the wet nature of the snow when the sun comes out (if ever) we are concerned over the mud/ash slides that will accompany the melting.
The temporary springs are running and the bottom of the snow has 3-inches of slush.
As the rest of the wet snow melts it could start the ash and mud to start down the mountain closing off roads. The snow had already melted and the ash/dirt was wet and slippery and it won't take much to get it all moving downhill where it would pick up debris and momentum.
Dealing with the blowing ash has been a problem but mud or ash slides could be more of a problem.
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I hope you post updates on this situation. It sounds as though it could be dire, so please take care.
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