Weather Alerts For Echo Lake, CA

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Avalanche Watch Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center Relayed by National Weather Service Reno NV 621 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026 The following message is transmitted at the request of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center. BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 07:00 PST Sat Jan 03 2026 The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Las Vegas NV - CA-519 (Eastern Sierra in Inyo County) NWS Reno NV - CA-073 (Eastern Sierra in Mono County) * WHAT...The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH through today. Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow. * WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range between Virginia Lakes to the north and Bishop Creek to the south. * WHEN...In effect from Sat 07:00 PST to Sun 07:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall combined with strong to extreme winds will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop within the next 24 hours. Avalanches may run long distances, into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Consult http://www.esavalanche.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.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026 Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Truckee, and Stateline 156 AM PST Sat Jan 3 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&