The record
Everything the slot carries, as measured. Series arrays are drawn above and listed here in full.
| event_type | Avalanche |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 1,316,161 |
| episode_id | 210,010 |
| begin_utc | 2026-02-16T06:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2026-02-18T15:00:00+00:00 |
| state | CALIFORNIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA |
| deaths_direct | 9 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0.00K |
| damage_crops | 0.00K |
| wfo_source | Law Enforcement |
| episode_narrative | The first in a series of strong winter storms impacted the eastern Sierra and northeast CA from the 16th to 17th. In this two day period, upwards of 2 to 4 feet of snow fell, and was accompanied by winds upwards of 80-100 mph. Donner Pass, along with other mountain passes, was closed for over a day. Tragically, a large avalanche buried a group of backcountry hikers on Castle Peak during the late morning of the 17th, resulting in 9 fatalities, which set a new California record for the most fatalities from a single avalanche in that state. |
| event_narrative | Nevada Co Sheriff responded to a report of avalanche just north of Frog Lake near Castle Peak during the afternoon on the 17th. The avalanche caught a buried 15 backcountry skiers, resulting in 9 fatalities. |
| year | 2,026 |
Provenance
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Storage: spine