Deadly Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Claims Eight Skiers, One Still Missing Wednesday, February 18, 2026 avalanche california laketahoe sierranevada skiing rescue donnersummit winterstorm tragedy backcountry A devastating avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, has claimed the lives of eight skiers, with one still unaccounted for. This tragic event marks the worst avalanche collapse in the region since 1981. The incident occurred … Read More