Weather Alert in California
Avalanche Warning issued February 17 at 6:11AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
DESCRIPTION: AVWVEF The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the following areas: the Eastern Sierra in Mono County and the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County * WHAT...Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center is issuing an avalanche warning due to High Avalanche Danger. * WHERE...Eastern High Sierra between Bishop Pass and Virginia Lakes. * WHEN...Until 7 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are rapidly loading a poor snowpack structure creating widespread areas of unstable snow. * 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. Consult http://www.esavalanche.org or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
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