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Avalanche watch issued for Reno and Lake Tahoe backcountry through Christmas Day
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee issued an avalanche watch for the backcountry of Reno and Greater Lake Tahoe on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Officials say high avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry on Thursday and Thursday night.
Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This only includes backcountry areas, and does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist.
The watch is in effect from Wednesday at 9 p.m. through Thursday and 5 p.m.
Authorities say a powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas.
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Avalanche Watch Issued for Lake Tahoe Backcountry this Week
Backcountry users around Lake Tahoe are being urged to use extreme caution as a powerful winter storm brings rapidly changing and potentially dangerous conditions to the Sierra.
The National Weather Service Reno issued an avalanche watch at 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, warning that high avalanche danger could develop Thursday and Thursday night. The watch remains in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday.
Forecasters say heavy snowfall combined with strong winds could lead to widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or seriously injuring people are possible in backcountry terrain, particularly on steep, wind-loaded slopes.
The NWS reminds outdoor recreationists that avalanches typically require three factors: steep slopes (generally over 30 degrees), an unstable snowpack, and a trigger such as new snow, wind, or a person traveling through the area. Warning signs include recent avalanches, shooting cracks in the snow, and audible “whumpfing” sounds.
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