Avalanche Press Conference

Nevada County Sheriff's Office · February 18, 2026

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Brief sound check and equipment testing before the press conference began.

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Nevada County officials held a Feb. 18 press conference to report on an avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe National Forest that struck a guided backcountry trip. Officials said six people were rescued, eight decedents were located on scene, one person remained unaccounted for and was presumed deceased; recovery operations continue but are limited by weather.

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