Cold/Wind Chill — Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, California
2024-12-30 · Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man attempted to climb Mt. Whitney solo despite having neither proper gear nor Alpine climbing experience. His body was found days later. It is presumed that he died of cold-related causes on the first day of his attempt.
Wider weather episode
One person died in the Sierra Nevada, presumably of cold-related causes.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1222400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.