Another Storm Complicates Efforts to Recover Victims of Tahoe Avalanche

The sheriff's office in Nevada County, California reported on Thursday that a significant storm bringing 12-18 inches of snow to elevations above 7,000 feet has complicated recovery efforts for victims of a Tahoe Avalanche near Truckee, where the Frog Lake huts sit at 7,600-foot elevation. The storm, described by Weather Service meteorologist Colin McKellar as a 'typical garden variety snowstorm,' has forced recovery teams to slow their operations as they work to locate and retrieve victims from the avalanche site. According to officials, the timing of the storm couldn't be worse for the ongoing recovery mission, with snowfall rates potentially reaching one inch per hour through Thursday night, creating dangerous conditions for search and rescue personnel.