1 dead, 3 injured in avalanche at California ski resort
An avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, sweeping up four people and killing one, as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
People through the parking area of the Alpine Base Area at Palisades Tahoe during a winter storm Friday, Feb. 24, in Alpine Meadows, Calif. Search teams were deployed following an avalanche Wednesday at the Palisades ski resort near Lake Tahoe, officials said.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placer County sheriff vehicles are parked near the ski lift at Palisades Tahoe where avalanche occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Tahoe, Calif.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The entrance to Palisades Tahoe is shown on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Authorities say an avalanche has roared through a section of expert trails at the California ski resort near Lake Tahoe.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The ski lift at Palisades Tahoe is closed after an avalanche occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Tahoe, Calif.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placer County sheriff vehicle is parked outside The Village at Palisades Tahoe on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Tahoe, Calif.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescue crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.MARK SPONSLER VIA AP
Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday, Jan. 10, near Lake Tahoe, Calif. The avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at the ski resort as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.