8 Skiers Found Dead, 1 Missing in Lake Tahoe Avalanche

Eight skiers who went lacking after an avalanche at California’s Lake Tahoe have been discovered useless and one stays lacking, authorities stated Wednesday.

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon stated at a information convention that authorities have informed households the mission has transitioned from rescue to restoration.

“They have been on their manner again to camp when the avalanche truly hit,” Moon stated. “It took these search and rescue crews hours to seek out the primary few survivors we’re speaking about.”

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An indication is roofed in snow throughout a storm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Truckee, California. (AP Images/Brooke Hess-Homeier) (AP Images/Brooke Hess-Homeier)

The avalanche is the deadliest within the US since 1981, when 11 climbers died on Mount Rainier, Washington.

Six survivors have been discovered Tuesday night, buried in snow, Moon stated, describing the climate circumstances as “excessive.”

The skiers have been on a three-day trek within the Sierra Nevada in Northern California monstrous winter storm hit the west coast. Search and rescue crews have been despatched to the Citadel Peak space of ​​the Sierra Nevada after a 911 name reported the avalanche had buried 15 skiers.

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This picture courtesy of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Workplace reveals members of a rescue group in Soda Springs, California on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (Nevada County Sheriff’s Workplace by way of AP)

Heavy snow and the specter of new avalanches delayed rescue efforts, authorities stated.

Blackbird Mountain Guides stated in a press release that the group, together with 4 guides, was returning to the trailhead when the avalanche occurred.

Pine bushes are lined in snow throughout a storm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Truckee, California. (AP Images/Brooke Hess-Homeier) (AP Images/Brooke Hess-Homeier)

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“Our ideas are with the lacking individuals, their households and the primary responders within the area,” Blackbird stated in a press release Wednesday. The corporate says it’s helping authorities within the search.

The Related Press contributed to this report.