An avalanche occurred at the Palisades Tahoe Resort on Wednesday, leading to search and rescue efforts by patrol and operations teams as well as the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. The avalanche occurred at around 9:30 a.m. on the Palisades side, above the GS gully area of KT-22, with considerable avalanche danger forecasted by the Sierra Avalanche Center. As a result, both sides of the mountain were closed for the day, and the story is still developing.
The avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe Resort on Wednesday sparked search and rescue efforts by both resort personnel and law enforcement. The closure of both sides of the mountain was warranted due to the considerable avalanche danger forecasted in the area. The Sierra Avalanche Center had issued warnings prior to the incident, underscoring the unpredictability of the situation. As the story further develops, updates will be provided by KCRA 3.
The avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe Resort took place against the backdrop of ongoing snowfall in the Sierra, and the search and rescue efforts are currently underway. With the closure of both sides of the mountain and the continuing snowfall, the situation remains fluid. The forecasted avalanche danger and the response of resort personnel highlight the risks associated with winter weather in the region. Stay tuned for further updates as the story develops.
