Avalanche Watch

FROM: NWS Reno NV
AREA: Mono
SENT: 2026-02-16T10:57:00-08:00

Avalanche Watch issued February 16 at 10:57AM PST by NWS Reno NV

AVAREV

The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center.

The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas:

NWS Las Vegas NV – CA-519 (Eastern Sierra in Inyo County)
NWS Reno NV – CA-073 (Eastern Sierra in Mono County)

* WHAT…The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH by
Monday afternoon (February 16) and remain elevated through mid-
week.

* WHERE…The eastern Sierra Nevada from Virginia Lakes to the
southern end of Bishop Creek.

* WHEN…In effect from Monday 7 AM PST to Tuesday 7 AM PST.

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

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Very dangerous avalanche
conditions are expected to develop. Avalanches may run long
distances, 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: 2026-02-17T07:00:00-08:00