"An avalanche watch was reported by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 6:21 a.m. in effect until Sunday Jan. 4, at 7 a.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. According to the NWS Reno NV, The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH through today. Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow. Heavy snowfall combined with strong to extreme winds will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow, the NWS said."
"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 Get the advisory: Refer to your local avalanche center for current snowpack conditions"
"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 from Saturday 6:21 a.m. through Sunday Jan. 4 at 7 a.m., with danger expected to rise to HIGH and continue into tomorrow. Heavy snowfall combined with strong to extreme winds will likely create widespread unstable snow. Three factors required for an avalanche are slope (typically steeper than 30 degrees), unstable snowpack (indicated by recent avalanches, shooting cracks, or whumpfing), and a trigger (such as people, new snow, or wind). People should check local advisories, determine slope exposure, carry and know how to use a transceiver, shovel, and probe, and practice rescue scenarios, since survival drops sharply after about 15 minutes.
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