* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet along
and west of US-395. Accumulations of 3 to 5 feet in the highest
elevations along the Sierra crest. Lesser amounts of 2 to 6 inches
for the Chalfant Valley. Winds gusting up to 60 mph, with up to 70
mph for wind prone locations along US-395. Sierra ridge gusts over
100 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with
periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Monday
evening with the highest snowfall rates anticipated Monday
afternoon and night, the a second wave Tuesday afternoon into
Wednesday morning.

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.

AVAREV

The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center.

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 by
Monday afternoon (February 16) and remain elevated through mid-
week.

* WHERE...The eastern Sierra Nevada from Virginia Lakes to the
southern end of Bishop Creek.

* WHEN...In effect from Monday 7 AM PST to Tuesday 7 AM 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, 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.