Avalanche forecast

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Once again, Wet Loose avalanches will be the primary concern.  While more cloud cover should help keep things cooler and alleviate the proplem, high temperatures reaching 50 F at treeline ensure that avalanches will still be possible.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

    Cooler overnight temperatures and cloudier weather on Saturday, point to Wet Loose avalanche activity being slightly moderated from earlier this week.  Nonetheless, warm daytime high temperatures mean that the surface snow will be melting.  As always on these days: watch for natural Wet Loose avalanches that initiate around rocks and cliffs as a sign that the surface snow is becoming unstable, similarly boot and ski pen. (how deep are you sinking into the freshly melted snow) is one of the best observations for when conditions are becoming dangerous.  In steep terrain, a conservative first turn can give you a good idea of how much snow might get moving.

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