"The NWS Reno NV adds to be ready for, HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Avalanches are expected to occur Thursday and Thursday night across backcountry terrain. Rapidly accumulating snowfall and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely, 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."
"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 warning is in effect in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until 5 a.m. Dec. 26, with high avalanche danger in backcountry terrain. Rapidly accumulating snowfall and gale-force winds are creating dangerous conditions, making natural avalanches likely and human-triggered avalanches very likely. Avalanches generally occur on slopes steeper than 30 degrees; signs of unstable snow include recent avalanches, shooting cracks, and whumpfing. Triggers include people, new snow, and wind. Backcountry travelers should assess slopes, obtain local avalanche advisories, carry and practice with a transceiver, shovel, and probe, and be prepared to perform a partner rescue within 15 minutes.
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