Avalanche Kills One, Injures 3 at California Ski Resort That Once Hosted Winter Olympics

Avalanche Kills One, Injures 3 at California Ski Resort That Once Hosted Winter Olympics
Placer County sheriff vehicles are parked near the ski lift at Palisades Tahoe where avalanche occurred in Tahoe, Calif., on Jan. 10, 2024. Andy Barron/AP Photo
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RENO, Nev.—An avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, sweeping up four people and killing one, as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities said.

The avalanche occurred about 9:30 a.m. and prompted Palisades Tahoe to close as search crews combed the area under the K-22 lift, which 30 minutes earlier had opened for the first time this season. It serves “black diamond” runs for skilled skiers and snowboarders.