Avalanche Watch

FROM: NWS Las Vegas NV
AREA: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County
SENT: 2026-02-15T07:36:00-08:00

Avalanche Watch issued February 15 at 7:36AM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV

AVAVEF

The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes
has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch for the
following areas: the Eastern Sierra in Mono County and
the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County

* WHAT…The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH by
tomorrow afternoon and remain elevated into mid-week.

* WHERE…The eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
between Virgina Lakes on the north to Bishop Creek on the
south.

* WHEN…In effect from Sun 07:00 PST to Mon 07:00 PST.

* IMPACTS…|Heavy snow and extreme winds will create widespread
areas of unstable snow.

Very dangerous avalanche
conditions are expected to develop. Avalanches may run long
distances, and can run into mature forests, valley floors or
flat terrain. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T07:45:00-08:00