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Avalanche — Ruby Mountains/E Humboldt Range, Nevada

February 20, 2021 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
1
Property damage
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Area
Ruby Mountains/E Humboldt Range

Event narrative (NOAA)

Three snowmobilers were caught in an avalanche which occurred near the Castle Lake area of Lamoille Canyon. One snowmobiler perished while another sustained injuries during the avalanche.

Other notable avalanche events in Nevada

Greater Lake Tahoe Area · December 15, 20021 killedSpring Mountains · January 9, 20231 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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