Bollettino valanghe

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
Vedi sulla mappa

Pericolo valanghe

Tue
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole
Open full map
Non aggiornato — questo bollettino è scaduto 7 months ago. Stai vedendo condizioni passate, non il bollettino in corso.

In sintesi

On Monday, it will still be possible to trigger an avalanche on north and east slopes at alpine elevations.  If you are heading up high, assess the snow conditions before committing to steep and unsupported slopes.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–2

    Our most recent snow was last Thursday, but Moderate winds at higher elevations have continued to blow snow onto north and east slopes.  I expect most wind slabs to be a bit stubborn, and probably isolated in the terrain, but it would be foolhardy to ride steep alpine slopes without considering the potential of wind slab avalanches.

    At lower elevations, calmer winds, warmer temperatures, and significant time since our last storm have minimized instabilities related to the wind.

Avalanche Discussion

It was sweet while it lasted, but last week's storm is becoming a thing of the past.  Our short January days, and weak winter sun, have meant that dry surface snow still lingers on the shadier slopes.  Elsewhere, riding conditions are becoming more variable.  Warm, sunny slopes are likely seeing a bit of melting snow, and I anticipate we may see small Wet Loose avalanches later in the week.

Thank you for all the observations folks have submitted during the last week!

Regioni coperte