Avalanche forecast

Central Cascades

Apr 29 – 30, 2025Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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

Highlights

A brief period of unsettled weather on Tuesday morning will do little to change the avalanche hazard.  Avalanches large enough to bury or injure a rider will remain unlikely on Tuesday.  The one exception may be if we see periods of sustained rainfall, but this is unlikely given the current weather forecast.  Of course, even in Low Hazard, it is worth continuing to carry avalanche rescue equipment and continuing to use thoughtful travel techniques.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

    It is remarkable how little Wet Loose avalanche activity we've seen this spring!  Wet Loose avalanches will continue to be unlikely.  Why are they still listed as a problem?  With overnight low temperatures just barely below or actually above freezing, and rain in the forecast, Wet instabilities are worth considering on Tuesday.

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