Nevada County Sheriff’s Office

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency in Nevada County, California. Recent news highlights their involvement in responding to multiple avalanche incidents in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe. They are currently leading search and rescue operations for nine skiers missing after an avalanche on Castle Peak. The office also responded to a separate avalanche incident near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak where a snowmobiler was killed. These incidents occurred during a significant winter storm bringing heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions to the region, making rescue efforts challenging due to whiteout conditions and the risk of further avalanches. The Sheriff's Office's efforts are crucial in locating the missing skiers and ensuring the safety of rescue personnel amidst the ongoing severe weather.