1 Dead In Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, California

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is confirming that a male snowmobiler died yesterday, January 5, 2026, in an avalanche near Truckee, California. Truckee is 14 miles north of Lake Tahoe.

According to a media release, the initial 911 call was received at 2:19 p.m. Approximately 45 emergency responders were dispatched to the scene from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Truckee Fire, and North Truckee Fire. Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue also responded to the call.

A total of three SnoCats...