The National Weather Service issued an avalanche warning for the North Oregon Cascades on Wednesday at 6:51 p.m., which was in force until Thursday at 7 p.m.
“High avalanche danger is forecast Wednesday night and Thursday,” according to the weather agency.
Through Thursday, there will be extremely severe avalanche conditions due to heavy snow, strong winds, and a low-elevation snow-to-rain transition. All elevations are at risk due to high avalanche danger, the weather service said.
How to stay safe according to the weather service
Understand the three prerequisites for an avalanche:
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Slope: Avalanche generally occur on slopes steeper than 30 degrees
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Snowpack: Recent avalanches, shooting cracks, and whumpfing are signs of unstable snow
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Trigger: Sometimes it doesn t take much to tip the balance; people, new snow, and wind are common triggers
Ascertain whether you are above or below avalanche-prone slopes:
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Find out if the snow is stable
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Get the advisory: Refer to your local avalanche center for current snowpack conditions
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Get the gear and learn how to use it
Make sure your bag contains these three avalanche safety necessities:
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Transceiver: So you can be found if covered by the snow
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Shovel: So you can dig out your partner
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Probe: So you can locate someone who has been covered by the snow
After roughly fifteen minutes, avalanche survival rates for survivors who do not pass away from trauma drastically decline. It’s up to you to save your lover! It’s crucial to practice realistic scenarios in advance.
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