Avalanches at Tahoe Ski Resort Raise Questions About Climate Change Impact

One Skier Killed and Several Buried in Avalanches, Survivor Describes Ordeal as Being 'Entombed' in Snow

An avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort resulted in the death of a skier and several others being buried.
Experts suggest that climate change may alter avalanche patterns, but predicting specific effects is challenging due to the multitude of factors involved.
A survivor of the avalanche described the experience as being 'entombed' in snow, likening it to a 'tub of concrete.'
A second avalanche occurred the following day at the same resort, but no injuries were reported.
Despite the incidents, the resort has reopened many of its runs, while some remain closed for cleanup and investigation.