Avalanche Burial Reported Near Broken Top, Oregon

Search and rescue teams are working to respond to an avalanche burial reported in Oregon's Central Cascade Mountains, specifically near Happy Valley on a snowmobile trail. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident occurred overnight, but details on the number of people involved or their activities at the time of the avalanche remain unclear. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as additional search and rescue resources are deployed. The avalanche danger in the region is currently rated as moderate to considerable, prompting warnings for outdoor recreationists to exercise extreme caution. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.