Avalanche forecast

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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

Wet snow avalanches will be possible at all elevations. Avalanches will mostly be small, but remember small avalanches can still have consequence in sustained steep terrain. If you begin sinking into wet and slushy snow, consider the consequences of triggering a wet snow avalanche especially above terrain traps such as rocks, cliffs, and trees. 

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    The low elevations in the forecast zone will have an overnight low temperature well above freezing, hence the all aspects distribution below treeline. Mid and upper elevations will need a little solar input to push this problem into play. As the day warms up and the sun peaks through the clouds keep this problem in mind especially if you are targeting steep slopes. If the surface snow becomes wet and slushy to boot top depth or more be cautious in steep and committing terrain. 

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