Avalanche Forecast published on September 22, 2017 @ 8:50 am
Issued by Brandon Schwartz - Tahoe National Forest

Thinking about winter? It's still early fall but the first dustings of snow are covering the peaks. Time to prep gear and further build avalanche knowledge for the upcoming winter. Daily avalanche advisories typically start in late Nov or Dec as the snowpack builds.

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After dusting off backcountry travel gear, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing as appropriate, gather up some friends to review and practice companion rescue skills. Some great companion rescue info including diagrams and videos can be found here.

Increase avalanche avoidance knowledge by attending the California Avalanche Workshop on Oct 14th. This event typically sells out. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. There are other great regional workshops going around the country as well. Check the websites of the other regional backcountry avalanche centers listed on avalanche.org for more information.

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The observations page is available for sharing snowpack and avalanche observations submitted to the avalanche center.

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
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Check the NWS Reno Backcountry Weather Forecast. It also includes tabs to remote weather station data.

Click on the button above for info from additional specific weather stations.

CONDITIONS ALONG THE SIERRA CREST BETWEEN 8200 FT. AND 9200 FT. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS
Weather Station Map
Weather Station Table
6am temperature: (Check the data on the SAC Weather Station Map link at left.) deg. F.
Max. temperature: deg. F.
Average ridgetop wind direction:
Average ridgetop wind speed: mph
Maximum ridgetop wind gust: mph
New snowfall: inches
Total snow depth: inches
Disclaimer

This avalanche advisory is provided through a partnership between the Tahoe National Forest and the Sierra Avalanche Center. This advisory covers the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass on the north and Ebbetts Pass on the south. Click here for a map of the forecast area. This advisory applies only to backcountry areas outside established ski area boundaries. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. This advisory expires 24 hours after the posted time unless otherwise noted. The information in this advisory is provided by the USDA Forest Service who is solely responsible for its content.

For a recorded version of the Avalanche Advisory call (530) 587-3558 x258