Avalanche Warning issued for Wallowa Mountains

By Joe Hathaway on Friday, March 1st, 2024 in Northeastern Oregon News

NORTHEAST OREGON – (Release by Wallowa Avalanche Center)

The Wallowa Avalanche Center in Joseph has issued a backcountry avalanche warning.

* TIMING…In effect through 7 AM SATURDAY.

* AFFECTED AREA…This warning is in effect for the Wallowa Mountains South.

* AVALANCHE DANGER…Recent heavy snow combined with wind will very likely create widespread areas of unstable snow. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Natural avalanches are likely and human-triggered avalanches are very likely.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain.

For specific information on the reasoning behind this warning or information on recent avalanche activity, please refer to the Wallowa Avalanche Center website at: WWW.WALLOWAAVALANCHECENTER.ORG.

You may also visit WWW.AVALANCHE.ORG for the latest avalanche information nationwide.