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Federal Cuts Threaten Sierra Avalanche Centerโ€™s Forecasting Operations

The Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC), responsible for avalanche forecasting in the Tahoe region, faces an imminent reduction in its forecasting capabilities due to federal staffing cuts. The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to lay off one of SACโ€™s three avalanche forecasters as early as next week, a decision that could severely impact public safety during the heart of winter. […]

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AvyBrains | February 10, 2025
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Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Warning for Lake Tahoe, CA | Backcountry Travel is Not Recommended

The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee, California, has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains, including the Greater Lake Tahoe area, effective through Sunday morning. Related: [VIDEO] Steamboat Resort, CO, Warns of Dangers of Ducking Ropes Following Largest Inbounds Avalanche in 20-Years “A natural avalanche cycle is expected today. Avalanches large enough to bury people, possibly […]

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AvyBrains | December 14, 2024
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Don’t Miss Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th, Presented By Take Care Tahoe

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Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund Whether you’re a backcountry rookie or professional ski mountaineer, keeping your skills sharp is a life-long process. For the second year running, Take Care Tahoe is hosting Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th. It’s a mix of online programming and in-person events to promote backcountry safety and education, and best of all, it’s […]

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Mike Lavery | December 8, 2021
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Following First Significant Snow, Sierra Avalanche Center Check Out Backcountry Snowpack

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In case you missed it, quite a lot of snow fell on the higher elevations of California’s Sierra Nevada yesterday. As a result, the Sierra Avalanche Center ventured into the Mount Rose backcountry to look at the snowpack. As the first significant snow on the ground, this storm will dictate how avalanche conditions shape up for the rest of the […]

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AvyBrains | October 26, 2021
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Photos, Full Report From Cornice Break Avalanche That Killed Snowmobiler Near Lake Tahoe, CA Saturday

  A snowmobiler died due to a cornice break/avalanche at Frog Lake just north of Donner Pass near Lake Tahoe, CA, on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Related: Snowmobiler Dead After Cornice Break/Cliff Fall/Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, CA Yesterday The snowmobiler has since been identified as Tim Schrader, 43, a North Tahoe Fire employee. Initially, there were conflicting reports from The […]

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AvyBrains | March 23, 2021
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JOB ALERT: Sierra Avalanche Center Seeks A Passionate Executive Director

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The non-profit Sierra Avalanche Center is excited to announce that the search for their next Executive Director to lead the organization has begun.ย If you have a passion for backcountry winter recreation, are fit and healthy, and have experience in business and people management, this could be your dream job! Full details below… Related: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Final Advisory […]

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AvyBrains | May 27, 2020
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VIDEO: Sierra Avalanche Center Shows Current Instability in the Snowpack, Reveals Persistent Weak Layer

  This observation was taken on Hidden Peak yesterday, March 17, 2020. Listen for persistent weak layer failure. Full Observation can be found on the Sierra Avalanche Center website.

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AvyBrains | March 18, 2020
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First Hand Account of November 16th, 2017 Lake Tahoe, NV Avalanche That Injured 2 Skiers

At 9am on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 two backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche in Lake Tahoe, NV.ย  Both were injured. This is a detailed account by one of the group of four skiers involved in the avalanche and rescue. This avalanche occurred on Hourglass Bowl on Tamarack Peak in Lake Tahoe, NV. According to theย Sierra Avalanche Center, this […]

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AvyBrains | November 23, 2017
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