The National Weather Service and the Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee have issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch for the Lake Tahoe area.
The watch is in effect from 7 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Tuesday.
High avalanche danger is expected from Sunday night through Monday. Dangerous conditions will continue into Wednesday.Â
Large avalanches are expected in backcountry areas due to strong winds and a powerful storm bringing in new rain and snow.Â
Traveling in, near or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during high avalanche danger.Â
