The Wallowa Avalanche Center has issued an Avalanche Warning!!
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, December 26th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
AVALANCHE WARNING
The Wallowa Avalanche Center has issued an Avalanche Warning!!
What: Dangerous avalanche conditions exist today in the winter recreation areas out of Halfway, Oregon. Rapid snow loading combined with strong wind will create conditions likely to produce natural and human-triggered avalanches.
When: In effect from Thu, Dec 26, 2024 – 7:00AM to Fri, Dec 27, 2024 – 7:00AM
Where: The Southern Wallowas, primarily riding areas near and around Cornucopia, Norway Basin, Fish Lake, and Clear Creek Snopark.
Impacts: Recent heavy snow combined with wind will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow.
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.
