Bollettino valanghe

Central Cascades

Central Oregon Avalanche Center
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Pericolo valanghe

Wed
Alta quota
1 · Debole
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole
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In sintesi

Avalanches are unlikely on Tuesday.  We often say that Low Hazard doesn't mean No Hazard, and isolated pockets of Wind Slab may exist on South and SouthEast slopes high on the peaks.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely
    Dimensione
    1–1.5

    On Monday we saw Moderate and Strong winds from the North at alpine elevations.  It doesn't appear that there was very much snow left available for transport so fresh Wind Slabs are unlikely.  If you are skiing up high, and are likely looking for some soft snow to ride on, watch for extensive cracking that might indicate a potential Wind Slab.

Avalanche Discussion

A high pressure center in the Eastern Pacific has been bringing us sunshine, some slightly wamer temperatures, and Northerly winds at the upper elevations.  None of these weather factors has been "strong" enough to create significant avalanche problems.  The sun hasn't been strong enough and the temperatures weren't warm enough to create any Wet avalanche characters.  Similarly the wind seemed limited to the higher elevations and there was little blowing snow.  Residual Wind Slabs from last weekend's new snow have likely had time to sort themselves out.

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