Storm Hampers Recovery Efforts After Tahoe Avalanche
Feb 19, 2026, 8:35 PM
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TL;DR
The recovery of avalanche victims near Lake Tahoe faces obstacles due to an incoming storm impeding work in the mountains.
The recovery efforts for victims of the recent Tahoe avalanche have been temporarily halted due to the stormy weather conditions. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office mentioned that the hazardous weather hindered the safe extraction of the victims from the mountain, pushing the recovery process into the weekend.