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Eventdex · Avalanche

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA

901386

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event_typeAvalanche
ncei_event_id901,386
episode_id147,623
begin_utc2020-01-17T19:00:00+00:00
end_utc2020-01-17T19:00:00+00:00
stateCALIFORNIA
cz_typeZ
cz_nameGREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA
deaths_direct1
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct1
injuries_indirect0
wfo_sourcePublic
episode_narrativeA stronger storm system moved across the Sierra Nevada mainly on the 16th, with lighter snow showers and icy roads lingering into the morning of the 17th. This storm produced strong winds, but it also produced more significant precipitation that previous storms, mainly as snow.
event_narrativeA large avalanche occurred between the Scott Chute and the Promised Land at Alpine Meadows Resort. 2 individuals were involved with one fatal injury with the other skier having severe lower-body injuries. A strong winter storm had hit in the previous 12-24 hours with 25 inches at the summit and over 15 inches at the base. Weather was mostly cloudy with high clouds at the time of the avalanche and light winds.
year2,020

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