The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wallowa Avalanche Center in Joseph, Oregon. The Wallowa Avalanche Center in La Grande has issued a backcountry avalanche warning. * TIMING...In effect from Thursday January 11 at 7 AM PST to Friday January 12 at 7 AM PST. * 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.