Avalanche forecast

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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

On Thursday there will be a low likelihood of small wet snow avalanches on slopes in the direct sun as the daytime temperature rises to the mid 40's. If the snow becomes wet and slushy to  to ankle deep or more, consider moving to more shaded slopes or low angle terrain. No other avalanche types are expected. 

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1

    It is a bit of a stretch to add this problem to the forecast, but it could come into play in steep terrain in the direct sun. The daytime high will increase to the mid 40's but high level clouds will also increase and will block some of the effect of the sun. Nevertheless, keep this problem in mind if you are punching big steep lines in the direct sun at the warmest times of the day. Small avalanches on steep slopes can send you for a long ride. Avoiding it will be easy; move to slopes that are not in the direct sun.

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