"On Wednesday at 8:52 a.m. an avalanche watch was reported by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday Dec. 25, at 9 a.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV says to expect, HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry on Thursday and Thursday night. 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."
"Know the three factors required for an avalanche: Slope: Avalanche generally occur on slopes steeper than 30 degrees Snowpack: Recent avalanches, shooting cracks, and whumpfing are signs of unstable snow Trigger: Sometimes it doesn't take much to tip the balance; people, new snow, and wind are common triggers Determine if you are on or below slopes that can avalanche: Find out if the snow is stable"
"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."
A National Weather Service avalanche watch is in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe area from Wednesday 8:52 a.m. until Thursday Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. High avalanche danger is expected in the backcountry on Thursday and Thursday night due to a powerful storm producing rapidly accumulating snow and strong winds. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people may occur. Avalanches require three factors: steep slopes (generally >30 degrees), unstable snowpack (recent avalanches, shooting cracks, whumpfing), and a trigger (people, new snow, wind). Travelers should check local avalanche advisories, avoid hazardous slopes, carry and know how to use a transceiver, shovel, and probe, and practice realistic rescue scenarios because survival drops sharply after about 15 minutes.
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