Avalanche defined as a rapid snow mass flow down slopes. Forms when weak layers collapse under slab weight. Four types: slab, loose snow, wet snow, and glide avalanches. Triggers include heavy snow, ...

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Investigations are ongoing into the deadly Feb. 17 avalanche near Perry Peak. The Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) continues to release new details as their investigation unfolds.

The article offers beginner tips for safe backcountry skiing, emphasizing avalanche awareness and education. Essential skills: master resort skiing, get avalanche training, and learn to use safety ...

Most of the western U.S., including the Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada, has had an exceptionally warm winter—breaking records in many areas. And that unseasonable warmth may have caused a ...

Community members sign hearts during a vigil in Truckee on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, for the victims of an avalanche almost a week prior. HANNAH RUHOFF hruhoff@sacbee.com The Sierra Avalanche Center ...

Almost two months after a deadly Tahoe avalanche killed nine people in California on February 17, avalanche experts have published an official incident report on the tragedy. According to an analysis ...