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…
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."
Weirdest Weather Events That’ve Happened In Las Vegas, Clark County
This year, Las Vegas has seen its most intense monsoon season in over a decade.
According to the National Weather Service, we haven't received over an inch of rainfall since 2015. This year, Las Vegas received 1.28 inches of rainfall. And this abnormal weather has come with some dire consequences.
Recently, two people were found dead in a flood channel after intense rainfall in the region, according to 8 News Now.
Along with this horrible situation, social media lit up with tons of videos that showed water pouring from the ceilings of casinos or gushing through the streets of The Strip.
But the extreme flooding isn't the only weather anomalies that have been plaguing the region. According to National Public Radio, cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas and Houston have set heat records almost every summer.
Tornados have even been happening in the region. The NWS reports that since 1950, there has been 42 reported tornados in Clark, Lincoln and Mohave Counties.
With all of these floods and weather occurrences happening, it's important to know if your living area is prone to flooding. Click HERE to see if your home or property is located within a flood zone.
There's also a few steps you can take to protect your property if a flash flood warning is sent out.
You also need to be weary of your vehicle's safety when it comes to flash floods. A few seconds can lead to a whole road becoming inundated, which is bad news for your car. Here are some tips to help you navigate flood waters, so you can stay safe and keep your car protected!
Since Vegas is experiencing some funky weather amid this monsoon season, here's a list of the "weirdest" weather events that've happened in Las Vegas!
A Tornado Touched Down In Mesquite Recently
When It Snowed In Las Vegas, Making A Winter Wonderland In The Desert
Slightly Apocalyptic: Grasshoppers Invaded The Vegas Strip
A Casual Tornado At The Luxor Pool
Thunderstorm Murdered 700 Cows
According to the Las Vegas Sun, a complex thunderstorm developed over northeast Clark County. This caused a massive flood that killed over 700 cattle at a dairy farm.
Operation Save The Animals
The snowiest winter in Nevada was in 1948-1949, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Due to an influx of snow, a large airlift operation was initiated to get stranded livestock from northern and eastern Nevada. However, it was too late for 25% of the animals.
