The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wallowa
Avalanche Center in Joseph, Oregon.
The Wallowa Avalanche Center in Joseph has issued a backcountry
avalanche warning.
* TIMING…In effect from 630 AM Sunday to 630 AM Monday
* AFFECTED AREA…This warning is in effect for the Wallowa
Mountains South.
* AVALANCHE DANGER…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
for 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.