The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center has issued an Avalanche Warning for the Eastern Sierra Slopes from Virginia Lakes to Bishop Creeks through 7:00 am PST Friday, December 26th, 2025. Heavy snow combined with strong winds will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow. Avalanches are expected to run long distances and may run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Backcountry travel will be difficult and dangerous. Avalanche danger is expected to remain high at all elevations today with very dangerous avalanche conditions continuing through Friday morning. For more information, visit www.esavalanche.org or www.avalanche.org.