Avalanches at Palisades Tahoe during Sierra storm
Storm dumps snow across Tahoe region
Skiers and snowboarders are enjoying the conditions in Olympic Valley as fresh snow from a recent storm has coated the mountains.
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - A series of avalanches occurred at Palisades Tahoe on Thursday as a powerful storm dumped up to two feet of snow in the Sierra.
First avalanche
What we know:
Palisades Tahoe said the first avalanche happened around noon when two people were caught in a slide in the East Gully area but were not buried.
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"All guests involved have been accounted for, and no further rescue efforts were required," the ski resort said.
There were no injuries.
Second avalanche
What we know:
Two hours later, a second avalanche was triggered by a guest near the resort’s KT-22 lift. One person was partially buried, but nearby guests helped dig them out.
A ski patroller was injured while performing avalanche mitigation work along the KT-22 terrain. The patroller suffered a leg injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
"Our thoughts are with our injured team member for a speedy recovery," Palisades Tahoe said.
At approximately 8:50 a.m. today, prior to opening to the public, our ski patrol team was performing pre-operational avalanche mitigation work on Red Dog terrain and a slide occurred as a result of the avalanche mitigation work being performed. No one was involved.
The Sierra Avalanche Center has warned of considerable danger on the slopes, which is expected to last through 4 a.m. Saturday.
The Source: Palisades Tahoe ski resort