avalanche, Lake Tahoe

Backcountry skier found dead in avalanche field near South Lake Tahoe
A South Lake Tahoe skier was found dead in an avalanche field near Luther Pass, officials said Tuesday. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said its dispatch center received a call late Monday afternoon regarding a missing backcountry skier near Powderhouse Peak.
Avalanche warning affecting Lake Tahoe until Friday evening, according to the NWS
On Friday at 7:24 a.m. the NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche warning in effect until 7 p.m. for Lake Tahoe. The NWS describes, "The avalanche danger remains HIGH in the backcountry through this evening."
Backcountry skier killed in El Dorado County avalanche
A skier died in an avalanche near the Powderhouse Peak and Luther Pass area, the sheriff's office says. EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — A backcountry skier died Monday afternoon after an avalanche on an El Dorado County mountain.
Avalanche watch issued for Greater Lake Tahoe area until early Thursday morning
An avalanche watch was reported by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:27 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 5 a.m. for Greater Lake Tahoe area.
Backcountry skier dies in Luther Pass avalanche
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man was in backcountry off Luther Pass for longer than expected and hadn’t returned home, according to his
Avalanche warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Lake Tahoe area until Friday evening
The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Lake Tahoe area are under an avalanche warning which was reported by the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:24 a.m. The warning is in effect until 7
South Lake Tahoe skier, a father of two, reportedly dies in Northern California avalanche
A South Lake Tahoe man died Monday after an avalanche struck as he skied in El Dorado County’s backcountry, authorities and family said. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was called Monday for a report of a man who hadn’t returned back to his car while skiing near Luther Pass.
‘High’ avalanche danger prompts warning for Tahoe region. Which areas are at risk?
The includes the entire greater Lake Tahoe area, the Sierra Avalanche Center said. The Sierra Avalanche Center measures the ...
'Terrible and dangerous': Federal cuts threaten critical Tahoe avalanche forecasting service
For a growing number of people who ski and snowboard out of bounds and in the backcountry, the daily avalanche forecasts ...
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The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Lake Tahoe area are under an avalanche warning which was reported by the National ...
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Avalanche forecaster position threatened by federal cuts: ‘Puts lives at risk’
The Sierra Avalanche Center supplies life saving avalanche forecasts for the greater Lake Tahoe region seven days a week, but ...
Avalanche shuts down major California ski area after 6 feet of snow in 36 hours
Mammoth Mountain shut down all lift operations on Friday, Feb. 14, after an avalanche on Lincoln Mountain. Two ski patrol ...
‘We have to act fast’: Inside Tahoe avalanche crew’s battle to keep Highway 50 safe for travel
Billy Newman had two questions on his mind on Thursday morning: would he need to blast the mountain later that day? And if so, when? Snow had begun barrelling across parts of Highway 50 the night ...
Northern California live storm updates: Avalanche warning in effect as heavy snow falls
Heavy Sierra snow, soaking rain and gusty winds are expected to cause several impacts across the Northern California region ...