WOUS45 KVEF 141356 AVWVEF CAZ519-150000- IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING Relayed by National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 556 AM PST Fri Feb 14 2025 The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the following areas: the Eastern Sierra in Mono County and the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is expected to remain at HIGH through this afternoon. * 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 Fri 07:00 PST to Fri 16:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong winds will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run 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. $$