The avalanche danger on Mount Hood is currently at a level 4 High danger level at upper elevations between 6,500 and 8,500 feet.
According to the Northwest Avalanche Center, the risk of very large avalanches at higher elevations on the mountain is still quite high, with a storm cycle continuing to bring new snow. The forecast, issued on Thursday, December 26, remains in effect until 6:00pm on Friday.
“It remains highly prudent to stay out from under all avalanche paths connected to upper elevation start zones. Given active wind loading, a very large avalanche could fail without warning and would be unsurvivable; running to valley flats.” – Northwest Avalanche Center
Slopes less than 35° and at lower and middle elevations are safer than steeper and higher terrain, though recreators should stay off of and out from under wind-loaded slopes and terrain attached to upper-elevation start zones. Read the full forecast here.