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Cold/Wind Chill — Eastern Sierra Slopes Of Inyo County, California
December 30, 2024 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
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Area
Eastern Sierra Slopes Of Inyo County
Event narrative (NOAA)
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.
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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.