Avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada kills snowmobiler

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 6, 2026 at 03:07 PM

Avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada kills snowmobiler

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An avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Truckee, California, on Monday killed a snowmobiler. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a possible avalanche near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak around 2:20 PM. The snowmobiler, initially missing, was found buried under the snow by fellow recreationists, but did not survive despite rescue efforts. Emergency personnel worked to recover the victim and ensure no one else was buried. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office warned of potential further avalanches and advised people to avoid the area. The National Avalanche Center reports that avalanches cause 25 to 30 deaths each winter in the U.S.

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Colorado 50% Washington 50% Utah 50% Wyoming 50% Truckee 50% United States 60% Johnson Peak 60% Castle Peak 60% National Avalanche Center 70% Nevada County Sheriff’s Office 70% California ×270% Sierra Nevada 80%

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85%

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Sierra Nevada

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