El Dorado County, avalanche and backcountry ski

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.
Body of backcountry skier killed in El Dorado County recovered, sheriff says
The remains of a backcountry skier, who was found dead by friends in El Dorado County, were recovered on Tuesday, the sheriff's office said.
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 kills 2 backcountry skiers in Oregon and third found dead in California avalanche field
An avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains killed two backcountry skiers while another backcountry skier was found dead in an avalanche field near South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
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
Skier dies after getting caught in El Dorado County avalanche
A man who went skiing is dead after he got taken over by an avalanche, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Around 4:08 on Monday, ECSO responded to a call requesting a search for a missing backcountry skier around Powderhouse Peak near Luther Pass.
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.
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 ...
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.
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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 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 ...
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Avalanche warning issued for Lake Tahoe until early Friday morning, according to the NWS
An avalanche warning was reported by the NWS Reno NV on Thursday at 5:19 a.m. in effect until Friday at 5 a.m. for Lake Tahoe. The NWS says, "The avalanche danger will be HIGH in the ...
Weather Advisory
The Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Lake Tahoe area are under an avalanche warning which was reported by the National ...
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 ...
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Avalanche watch affecting Lake Tahoe until early Thursday morning, according to the NWS
The NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche watch at 8:27 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until Thursday at 5 a.m. for Lake Tahoe. The NWS states, "HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry ...