February 19, 2026
California avalanche that killed 8 is deadliest in state history
The avalanche that killed eight skiers this week in California was the deadliest in state history as another expected powerful storm delays recovery efforts.
TL;DR
- Eight skiers died in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, the deadliest in California history.
- Six of the 15 skiers involved survived, and one remains missing.
- The group consisted of four guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides and 11 participants.
- Recovery efforts are delayed as officials await a powerful storm to clear.
- The ski group had ties to the Sugar Bowl Academy ski school.
- This is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981.
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