The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that at least eight skiers died in a backcountry avalanche near Castle Peak, located near Truckee and Lake Tahoe, California, yesterday, February 17, 2026.
Speaking at a press conference today, Sheriff Shannan Moon confirmed the death toll and that six skiers were rescued last night, two of whom were unable to move due to injuries sustained in the avalanche.
The body of one of the victims remains missing at this time. The eight deceased individuals have been located. Moon mentioned that the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has transitioned its operations from rescue to recovery.
The incident surpasses the 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche, which killed seven, as California’s deadliest avalanche in history.
POWDER will update this article as more information is made available.
Related: 10 Skiers Missing After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California
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