WOUS45 KVEF 151536
AVAVEF
CAZ519-161545-

IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH
Relayed by National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
736 AM PST Sun Feb 15 2026

The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes
has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch for the
following areas: the Eastern Sierra in Mono County and
the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County

* WHAT...The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH by
  tomorrow afternoon and remain elevated into mid-week.

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
  between Virgina Lakes on the north to Bishop Creek on the
  south.

* WHEN...In effect from Sun 07:00 PST to Mon 07:00 PST.

* IMPACTS...|Heavy snow and extreme winds will create widespread
  areas of unstable snow.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
  conditions are expected to develop. Avalanches may run long
  distances, and can run into mature forests, valley floors or
  flat terrain. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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.

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