18th February 2026
An avalanche within the Lake Tahoe area in California has left 9 backcountry skiers lacking. Six different individuals survived and have been rescued. UPDATED
The avalanche occurred within the Fort Peak space close to the city of Truckee.
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard circumstances to rescue six others that survived.
The group was made up of 11 purchasers and 4 guides.
Climate circumstances are harmful with a big likelihood of extra avalanches.
There’s a Degree 4 (Excessive) avalanche danger within the space.
There was round 70cm of snow previously 24 hours with sturdy winds
Rescue groups have been deployed from two close by ski resorts.
Rescuers from Boreal Mountain Ski Resort and the Alder Creek Journey Middle are concerned.
The skiers have been on the final day of a three-day backcountry snowboarding journey.
They spent two nights at huts on a visit that concerned navigating “rugged mountainous terrain” for 4 miles (6.4km) whereas carrying meals and provides.
“Rescue efforts stay in progress now with 46 emergency first responders. Climate circumstances stay extremely harmful,” the assertion continued.
The Sierra Avalanche Middle stated, “Giant avalanches are anticipated to happen into a minimum of early Wednesday morning throughout backcountry terrain.”
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