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Eight skiers were found dead and one remained missing after an avalanche struck a guided backcountry group near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada, authorities said; six others were rescued.

New York Times
After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy

Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy
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The Guardian
Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died

Avalanches have caused deaths in Lake Tahoe area in six of past 10 years but latest slide is fourth deadliest in US history The avalanche that killed at least eight skiers in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains occurred in the Castle Peak area, near Lake Tahoe - an area where deadly avalanches are not uncommon. The Sierra Avalanche Center , which provides forecasts for the region, has observed at least 50 avalanches in the area near Lake Tahoe since September 2025. And according to the National Avalanche Center, which maintains a map of locations where avalanche danger is highest , risk is currently particularly high in the Lake Tahoe area. Continue reading. . .

Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died
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Der Spiegel
California: Eight skiers killed after massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe

What began as a three-day ski adventure ended in tragedy: An avalanche at Lake Tahoe buried a group of winter sports enthusiasts. Rescue teams also faced life-threatening danger.

California: Eight skiers killed after massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe
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The Guardian
Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say

One skier still missing and six others rescued after group engulfed in Sierra Nevada mountains during severe storm Eight skiers who went missing after an avalanche swept the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California have been confirmed dead, authorities said during a Wednesday press conference. One skier is still unaccounted for, while six others, who had been stranded, have since been rescued. Continue reading. . .

Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Eight dead after avalanche in California

It is the deadliest avalanche accident in California in more than 40 years: Rescue workers are pushing into the disaster area for hours through the storm to rescue survivors of a ski tour.

Eight dead after avalanche in California
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Der Standard
Eight dead after devastating avalanche in the US state of California

One person is missing and may be dead. It is the most devastating avalanche disaster in California in more than 40 years. Numerous rescue crews are involved in the search.

Eight dead after devastating avalanche in the US state of California
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Helsingin Sanomat
United States | Eight Found Dead in California Snow Avalanche

One person is missing, and is believed to have died as well

United States | Eight Found Dead in California Snow Avalanche
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Der Spiegel
At least three dead in avalanches in Austria

In Austria, at least three people have died in avalanche accidents. Two of them are from Baden-Württemberg. The authorities have issued the second-highest danger level for Tyrol and Vorarlberg.

At least three dead in avalanches in Austria
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
INTERVIEW - A mountain guide on avalanches: 'The snow-poor winters are the most dangerous'

Snow and wind create great avalanche danger in Switzerland. How should winter sports enthusiasts behave? And where is the greatest danger? We asked someone who has studied the snow for a long time.

INTERVIEW - A mountain guide on avalanches: 'The snow-poor winters are the most dangerous'
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Tahoe National Forest: Eight dead in an avalanche in California

A snow slide the size of a football field: In a California ski area, an avalanche crashes down and carries away 15 people. Police warn against trips to the area.

Tahoe National Forest: Eight dead in an avalanche in California
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche

Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the US.

Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche
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VRT NWS
Eight of the nine missing skiers found dead after avalanche in California

Eight of the nine missing skiers who were reported missing after an avalanche in California have been found dead. Sheriff Shannan Moon of Nevada County announced this at a press conference.

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The Wall Street Journal
Eight Dead After Avalanche Hits California Ski Tour

One person remains missing. Dozens of first responders searched the Lake Tahoe area, which has seen heavy snowfall.

Eight Dead After Avalanche Hits California Ski Tour
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New York Times
Here’s the latest.

The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif. , near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.

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Helsingin Sanomat
Austria | At least three people have died in avalanches in the Alps

Avalanches in the Alps have claimed numerous fatalities this winter.

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The Independent
Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter

Weather agencies across Europe have issued multiple severe avalanche alerts in 2026 as deaths continue to mount

Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter
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Le Figaro
Is the number of avalanches increasing with climate warming?

DECRYPTION - About thirty people have already died in avalanches in France since the start of the season. On these phenomena with very diverse causes and natures, the rise in temperatures plays a mixed role.

Is the number of avalanches increasing with climate warming?
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New York Times
An Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Kills at Least 8

Also, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.

An Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Kills at Least 8
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The Independent
Deadliest avalanches in US history revealed after eight skiers found dead

Survivors of this week’s tragedy discovered three bodies as they waited to be rescued

Deadliest avalanches in US history revealed after eight skiers found dead
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El Mundo
Eight skiers die in avalanche at Lake Tahoe, California

Eight skiers have died in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, and a ninth person is missing from a group of 15 that ventured out in dangerous weather conditions.

Eight skiers die in avalanche at Lake Tahoe, California
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