While a small weekend storm brought another 1 to 2 feet of snow to the region, it also brought with it heightened danger for avalanches.
The Sierra Avalanche Center tis reporting this morning a moderate chance for avalanches, according to its website at sierraavalanchecenter.org.
"Isolated pockets of moderate avalanche danger exist on all aspects 35 degrees and steeper near and above treeline. Below treeline isolated pockets of moderate avalanche danger exist on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper," the center reports.
A moderate rating is a 2 out of 5, according to the center, with 5 (extreme) presenting the highest probability for avalanches, and a 1 (low) presenting the lowest chance.
The Sierra Avalanche Center provides updated forecast of the potential avalanche hazard in the US Central Sierra, from Yuba Pass south to Sonora Pass.
Stay updated at sierraavalanchecenter.org.
