Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions
Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California’s Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday’s deadly…
Backcountry skiers hit by avalanche led by tour outfit offering adventure
The group of 15 backcountry skiers headed out on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into…
California avalanche is among the deadliest in US history
Eight backcountry skiers were found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, authorities said…
Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing.
Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Frog Lake in the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe,…
Nine skiers missing in California avalanche
A frantic search was underway for nine back-country skiers missing on Wednesday after an avalanche in the mountains…
A California avalanche hits 16 backcountry skiers. 6 survivors located and 9 are missing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six…
Authorities say 6 skiers still alive, 10 missing after Northern California avalanche
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach…
10 skiers missing after California avalanche and six await rescue
The group was on the last day of a three-day backcountry skiing trip, said Steve Reynaud, a Tahoe…
California avalanche kills father of three
A beloved father of three was killed in a California avalanche this week, officials said — as his…
California storms could ease but risk of flooding remains
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this…
Rain-soaked California still at risk of floods and high surf
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week…