COAA has been founded by a group of Central Oregon winter recreationalists to promote increased avalanche awareness and champion increased local forecasting and tracking opportunities along the Cascade mountains of Central Oregon. We are not a Forecast Center and do not produce formalized forecasts or advisories at this time. We are a 501c3 Non-Profit built by people like you! Don't hesitate to contact us at info@coavalanche.org with any and all questions.

Its time once again to think about how that snow is coming and what it is falling on. Keep in mind the red flags (e.g., fluctuating temperatures, heavy snowfall, wind transport) and how those are affecting stability and your route determination. Keep an eye out for those natural indicators of instability and if your seeing something (good, bad, or indifferent) let others know through our observation page here. 

Throughout the NW avalanche hazards are variable. Our closest official forecast, found here, suggests the same. Lots of changes over the last 10 days that make assessment of your intended route or descent all the more important. The snow has been a long time coming, but consider all these elements in your decision making.

If your travelling in the backcountry please let us know what you are seeing (good, bad, or indifferent) in the snow observation section.