Read the snow before you ride it.
Avalanche forecasts, field observations and mountain weather for the Central Oregon Cascades — issued by COAC forecasters, and shown on 3D terrain in Aspect.
This is Central Oregon Avalanche Center's real forecast from Monday, January 5, 2026: ratings, problems and text exactly as published, shown with today's dates so you can see the site in season. It is not today's forecast. Today's real forecast
Don't let the end of recent snowfall and decreasing wind speeds fool you. On Monday, it will still be possible to trigger the Wind Slabs that were created on Saturday night and Sunday. Avalanches are possible anywhere that the wind has blown in our most recent snow (we see the most blowing snow near and above the treeline, where the wind blows freely). These avalanches could be big enough to bury or injure a rider.
Expires Wed, Oct 21, 9:00 PM PDT
Central Oregon Avalanche Center has no danger rating in force for this zone. Check the official forecast before you go.
See it on the terrain before you skin up.
Zones from the official forecast (on the terrain map, coloured with today's published rating; grey when none is in force) · public reports, last 14 days · weather stations · tap anything for details
- Example: shooting cracks and a fresh wind slabProfessional Verified by the centerForecaster (example) · observed 682 months ago
- Example: ECTP on buried facetsProfessional Not yet reviewedPro observer · guide (example) · observed 683 months ago
- Example: whumpfing on the approachCommunity · unverified Not yet reviewedCommunity observer · observed 683 months ago
- Example: snowpit, storm snow settlingProfessionalPro observer · ski patrol (example) · observed 683 months ago
Reports from people in the field, not forecasts.
| Station | Temp | Snow depth | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creeks Meadow | 58°F | — | 2 h ago |
| Irish Taylor | 55°F | 0 in | 2 h ago |
| Cascade Summit | 52°F | 0 in | 2 h ago |
| Roaring River | 63°F | 0 in | 2 h ago |
Station data: USDA NRCS National Water and Climate Center (SNOTEL)
COAC forecasts, on 3D terrain.
COAC's danger ratings, observations and weather appear in Aspect on high-resolution terrain, so you can plan a tour slope by slope — on your phone or at your desk.
- 01The forecast on the terrain
Each avalanche problem's aspects and elevations, as COAC published them, highlighted on the slopes.
- 02Tour planning on desktop
Build your route the night before with the forecast and weather side by side.
- 03Observations from the field
Reports from COAC staff and the community, pinned where they happened.
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