Avalanche Warning Issued In Reno, Great Lake Tahoe Area
The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for Reno and the Greater Lake Tahoe Area that’s in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday.
The avalanche warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday. According to the National Weather Service, “HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry.”
Avalanche Warning Issued For Central Sierra Nevada Mountains
According to NWS, the affected areas include the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass on the north and Ebbetts Pass. This doesn’t include highways and ski areas with avalanche mitigation programs.
It’s recommended to avoid traveling, near or below avalanche terrain because there are dangerous conditions.
The National Weather Service further reported that a winter storm with snow and strong winds will, “load existing weak layers buried deep in the snowpack.”
The Sierra Avalanche Center said that heavy snow and strong winds “will produce large dangerous avalanches today.” Avalanches can occur at all elevations, and people can actually trigger an avalanche while traveling below or near a slope.
At the time of this article’s publishing, the Sierra Avalanche Center ranked the avalanche danger as “4-high.” Tuesday’s forecast ranked the avalanche danger as “3-moderate.”
There are many different types of avalanches, according to the avalanche center. There are dry loose avalanches, storm-slab avalanches, wind-slab avalanches, cornice falls, persistent-slab avalanches, persistent, deep-slab avalanches, wet loose avalanches, wet-slab avalanches, and glide avalanches.
Avalanches Are Deadly, One Died In An Avalanche Last Year
Last year, an avalanche in the Mummy Springs Trail on Mt. Charleston killed one man. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the man was caught in the avalanche and died on Jan. 9, 2023.
The Know Before You Go Avalanche Awareness group says that when you enter snow-covered mountains, you’re entering mountain country.
“Understanding what avalanches are, how they form, where they occur, and how to avoid them can save your life.”
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