An avalanche advisory is in effect through Sunday night. “Heavy snow, strong winds, warming temperatures, and the potential for a weaker interface with the old snow will create ...
"Heavy snowfall and strong winds may be sufficient to overload very weak snow layers and cause a widespread cycle of avalanches large enough to bury, injure, or kill a person." ...
The NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche watch at 8:23 a.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The NWS says, "HIGH avalanche danger is expected to occur in the backcountry beginning early ...