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

Wind Slab avalanches are poosible on East slopes at and above treeline.  If you choose to travel on these slopes, assess the potential for avalanches safely on terrain less than 30 degrees or on smaller slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Moderate West winds and previous Southwest winds will blow today's new snow onto East facing start zones.  If you choose to ski up high tomorrow, watch for variable depth of the new snow, and cohesive surface snow on East slopes as evidence of previous windloading.  We received 2-4 inches of new snow and the wind is currently Moderate from the West.  With relatively little new snow Wind Slab avalanches are likely to be smaller but could be big enough to injure a rider on a big slope.

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