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Sierra Avalanche Center

Final report released on Castle Peak avalanche that killed 9 skiers

  • Apr 3
Tim Maresca

Sierra snowpack melting at 1% per day amid heat wave, officials say

  • Mar 17

CA's snowpack remains below average despite recent storms: survey

  • Feb 28

Hundreds gather for vigil honoring Castle Peak avalanche victims

  • Feb 23

Bodies of all missing skiers in deadly Castle Peak avalanche recovered

  • Feb 22

6 mothers ID'd as victims of Castle Peak avalanche

  • Feb 22

CA avalanche: Investigation to review whether negligence played a role

  • Feb 21

Parents of ski school among 8 dead in CA avalanche

  • Breaking
  • Feb 19

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  • Apr 7
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Bodies of all 9 missing skiers in deadly Castle Peak avalanche have been recovered, authorities say

  • Feb 22
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Final report on deadly Castle Peak avalanche details snow conditions and movements of 9 victims

  • Apr 3
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Final report on deadly Castle Peak avalanche details snow conditions and movements of 9 victims

  • Apr 3
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Shortening ski season: Sierra Nevada snowpack melting at 1% per day, officials say

  • Mar 17
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CA's snowpack remains below average despite recent storms: survey

  • Feb 28
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Hundreds gather for vigil honoring Castle Peak avalanche victims

  • Feb 23

Latest Stories

Avalanches happen more often, and are deadlier across the country than we thought

Avalanches are common in the Sierra. The Tahoe region alone sees as many as 40 reported slides each winter. And according to the National Avalanche Center, 25 to 30 people die in avalanches across the United States every winter.

  • Feb 19
Nevada County Sheriff's Office

6 backcountry skiers rescued, 9 missing after avalanche near Donner Pass in Sierra Nevada: officials

First responders originally said 16 people were on the trip, but now say only 15 were there. The Sheriff's Office says nine people are missing as of Tuesday night.

  • Feb 18
Kat Anderson

Skiers and resorts rejoice after massive storm brings nearly 5 feet of fresh snow to Tahoe

"We got a lot of really good pow days and a lot of hooting and hollering and smiles on the faces."

  • Dec 29, 2025

Sierra Nevada gets fresh blanket of snow; travelers warned to be aware of road conditions

The Sierra Nevada is covered in fresh snow for the holiday week, but with the reward comes risks. What had been dirt is now covered by a blanket of fresh snow, bringing with it dangerous roads.

  • Dec 27, 2025

Missing hunter found alive after 20 days lost in California wilderness

After walking in the Sierra wilderness, lost for 20 days and lots of praying the missing hunter was found.

  • Nov 3, 2025