"The NWS Reno NV says to prepare for, HIGH avalanche danger is anticipated in the backcountry Monday evening, lasting through Tuesday night, and possibly into Wednesday. 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, according to the NWS."
"Have these three avalanche safety essentials in your pack: Transceiver: So you can be found if covered by the snow Shovel: So you can dig out your partner Probe: So you can locate someone who has been covered by the snow Avalanche survival rates plummet after about 15 minutes for victims who do not die from trauma. Saving your partner is up to you! Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential."
An avalanche watch is in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area through early Monday morning, with high avalanche danger anticipated Monday evening through Tuesday night. A powerful storm will produce rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds, increasing the likelihood of widespread avalanche activity and large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people. Avalanches generally occur on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Signs of unstable snow include recent avalanches, shooting cracks, and whumpfing. Common triggers include people, new snow, and wind. Check local avalanche center advisories, avoid slopes that can avalanche, carry and practice with transceiver, shovel, and probe, and recognize that survival rates fall sharply after about 15 minutes.
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