U.S. 395 is back open after weekend avalanche mitigation efforts at Wilson Butte, carried out by Caltrans in Mono County.

Caltrans District 9 says the roadway, south of State Route 158, was temporarily closed for cleanup.

No injuries were reported. 

To get current road conditions, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

Our region has seen several recent avalanches\, with one person dying and another seriously injured because of them. An expert discusses the best ways to stay safe amid avalanche danger.

Late last year, a ski patroller died after an avalanche during mitigation work at Mammoth Mountain.

That snow slide occurred on Lincoln Mountain, burying two patrollers. The other patroller underwent successful surgery, but Cole Murphy died from his injuries.

In the wake of Murphy’s death, friends created a GoFundMe to help cover living expenses. 

If you would like to support Murphy’s loved ones, click here.

Meanwhile, around the same time, snowmobilers triggered a large avalanche near Latopie Lake in the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area. One person, who was fully buried, was later transported to a Reno hospital for medical treatment. 

If you plan on traveling this winter, you can check on avalanche forecasts here -