South Lake Tahoe, avalanche

Backcountry skier found dead in avalanche near South Lake Tahoe
EL DORADO COUNTY — A South Lake Tahoe skier was found dead in an avalanche 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. The skier's vehicle was located in a parking area.
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.
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.
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 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 weekend avalanche identified
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON — A backcountry skier killed in an avalanche between Big and Little Cottonwood canyons over the weekend has been identified.
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.
Longtime ski guide’s death in Big Cottonwood avalanche a ‘punch to the gut’ for backcountry community
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‘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 ...
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High avalanche risk today
A series of snow storms combined with no thaws have led to a massive snowpack throughout the Tri-Lakes area. With that, comes the heightened risk of avalanches, according to a local avalanche expert.
'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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Advisory issued as more snow arrives in Utah; avalanche warnings persist
The only downside to more snow is that water-heavy snow elevates avalanche danger across the state's mountains. Utah ...