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CAZ072-NVZ002-241300-

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Avalanche Watch
U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center
Relayed by National Weather Service Reno NV
836 AM PST Mon Feb 23 2026

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

The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas:
NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA))

* WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is anticipated in the backcountry
  from late Monday night into early Wednesday morning.

* 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 Mon 08:15 PST to Tue 05:00 PST.

* IMPACTS...A significant, high elevation rain on snow event may
  cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large
  avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in
  backcountry areas.

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

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.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
140 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

CAZ072-250300-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260226T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.260224T1200Z-260225T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City,
and Markleeville
140 AM PST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 mph
  at lake level and Sierra communities along with winds of 40 to 50
  mph with gusts up to 100 mph at the Sierra crest. Wave heights of
  2 to 5 feet at Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

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