Avalanche forecast

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanches large enough to bury a rider will be unlikely on Tuesday.  Travelers may find smaller instabilities on steep sunny slopes that are associated with melting snow.  Additionally, shallow pockets of stubborn wind slab may exist on steep slopes down wind from ridgelines.  Even smaller avalanches can still knock a rider off their feet and lead to injury in more consequential terrain.  It is always prudent to consider avalanches if you intend to travel in avalanche terrain; carry avalanche rescue gear and only expose one rider at a time.

Avalanche Discussion

Even with Low danger, you will still want to wear your "snow metamorphosis" thinking cap.  After a few inches of sporadic snowfall, blustery winds, and then warm temperatures and sunshine, there is a wide variety of surface snow conditions.  Think about what weather conditions lead to which surface conditions and then choose terrain to find the best and safe riding.  Building in a couple options has served me well this winter. 

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