Avalanche Forecast
Jan 25th, 2019–Jan 26th, 2019
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: Mt Hood.
The Bottom Line: Avalanche danger is slowly easing. Warming temperatures, sun, and uncertainty of the snow layers at upper elevations will maintain heightened conditions. If you are heading to higher slopes, use caution on slopes 35 degrees and steeper.
Snow and Avalanche Discussion
Slide for life conditions are a very real threat on Mt. Hood on Saturday. While temperatures will be quite warm, moderate winds may cool the snow surface enough to keep the 0.5-1†water ice crust frozen in many areas. Bring some form of crampons or ice ax if you plan to travel on Mt. Hood.
Cornices have been growing in the terrain. You are most likely to find them overhanging northerly slopes or on the edge of gully features. Don’t linger below these cornices on Saturday as the sun begins to warm them.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
If the anticipated sunny weather materializes and the moderate winds die down, the crust may soften enough to produce small loose wet avalanches. A small loose wet can be triggered in loose surface snow on steep sun-affected slopes. These avalanches are most dangerous where they can push you into a terrain trap, over a cliff, or into a boulder, or a tree.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1