AVWREV

The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S.
Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center.

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING

IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

05:30 PST Tue Feb 24 2026

The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE
WARNING for the following areas:

NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater  Lake
Tahoe (CA))

* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Large
avalanches are expected across backcountry terrain.

* WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy
49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south,
including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This applies only to
backcountry areas, not to ski areas and highways where avalanche
mitigation programs exist.

* WHEN...In effect from Tue 05:30 PST to Wed 07:00 PST.

* IMPACTS...Significant rain on snow at all elevations will
create widespread dangerous avalanche conditions in the
mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring
people are very likely in backcountry areas. Avalanches could
travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas
traditionally thought of as safe. Natural avalanches are likely,
and human-triggered avalanches are very likely.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions exist in the backcountry. Traveling in, near, or
below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during
HIGH avalanche danger.

Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.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.

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 mph
for Sierra communities at lake level and along Highway 395; and up
to 50 to 65 mph near wind prone areas in Mono County. Winds of 30
to 40 mph with gusts up to 90 to 100 mph at the Sierra crest. Wave
heights of 2 to 5 feet at Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing
and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late this
morning into this afternoon.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.