Avalanche Strikes Near Lake Tahoe, California, Trapping Skiers
Efforts are underway to locate nine skiers who became trapped in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California. This incident occurred amidst one of the most severe winter storms of the season in the Donner Pass area. On Tuesday, six individuals were successfully rescued, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by rescue teams.
Scott Tong from Here & Now discusses the situation with Kat Fulwider, a reporter based in Reno for KUNR.
This report originally aired on February 18, 2026. You can find the original segment by visiting the WBUR website.
