Sierra Nevada Avalanche Claims Eight Lives Near Lake Tahoe
• Eight backcountry skiers died in a Sierra Nevada avalanche near Lake Tahoe; one remains missing.
• Severe weather, including snow and gale-force winds, are hindering rescue efforts.
• The Sierra Avalanche Center had issued a high danger warning before the avalanche occurred.
Eight backcountry skiers killed in avalanche
A deadly avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains, close to Lake Tahoe, has tragically resulted in the deaths of eight backcountry skiers. One individual is still missing and is presumed to have perished in the avalanche.
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