Avalanche — Spring Mountains, Nevada
2023-01-09 · Spring Mountains, Nevada
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A group of hikers near 11,000 feet were hit by an avalanche, which killed one member of the group.
Wider weather episode
A hiker was killed in an avalanche at an elevation of approximately 11,000 feet in the Spring Mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1078851. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.