Avalanche Lake (Washington) facts for kids
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 Avalanche Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Avalanche Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°29′42″N 121°19′02″W / 47.4948614°N 121.3172495°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Islands | 0 |
Avalanche Lake is a small, clear mountain lake. It is located in King County, Washington, near the tall Chikamin Peak and Lemah Mountain. This lake is a popular spot for hikers. It sits in the middle of the beautiful Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Other mountain lakes are close by. These include Iceberg Lake to the east and Chikamin Lake to the south.
Where is Avalanche Lake?
Avalanche Lake is found northeast of Snoqualmie Pass. This area is part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The land around the lake is managed by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
The lake is also not far from the Pacific Crest Trail. This famous hiking trail passes north of Chikamin Lake and Chikamin Peak.
What's the Weather Like?
Avalanche Lake has a cool, damp climate. It's called a hemiboreal climate, which is a type of marine west coast climate. This kind of weather is common in western North America.
The average temperature around the lake is about 2° Celsius (36° Fahrenheit). August is usually the warmest month, with temperatures averaging 16° Celsius (61° Fahrenheit). January is the coldest, averaging −8° Celsius (18° Fahrenheit).
The area gets a lot of rain, about 1687 millimeters (66 inches) each year. December is the wettest month, with about 247 millimeters (10 inches) of rain. July is the driest, getting only about 33 millimeters (1.3 inches) of rain.
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