Avalanche forecast

Blues

Wallowa Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Expect to see firm snow conditions in the Blues today. As temperatures rise above freezing later in the day,watch for signs of instability on south facing slopes.If you observe roller balls on the snow surface or you start to notice that you're sinking into the snow past your ankles it is time to move to shady slopes and slopes <35 degrees in steepness.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2

    These type of avalanches occur when the surface snow becomes wet and loses strength due to strong sun or warm temperatures. Wet snow avalanches typically occur on slopes > 35 degrees. If you start noticing signs of surface weakening like roller balls or excessive sinking into the snow it is time to move to low angle terrain or terrain that is out of the sun (north facing terrain).

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