Avalanche forecast

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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

Cool, clear weather on Sunday will lead to low avalanche hazard.  Saturday's new inch or two of snow wasn't enough to create substantial wind slabs, and any melting during the day Sunday will likely only entrain this newest snow.  Watch for isolated pockets of unstable snow, particularly in steep terrain where a small avalanche could have bigger consequences.

Avalanche Discussion

An inch or two of new snow and cold wintry weather on Saturday provided a break from a long stretch of warm spring conditions.   Cool, sunny weather on Sunday means that the sunnier slopes will return immediately to melt/freeze but other aspects may take another day or two.  While the sunny skies will likely trigger roller balls in this newest snow, I doubt the temperatures will be warm enough to create a sizeable Wet Loose problem.

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