Breaking news from Alpine Meadows, CA. KCRA is reporting there are several unaccounted victims after a morning avalanche.
Placer County Sheriff’s deputies are currently responding to an avalanche that occurred at Alpine Meadows this morning. Search and Rescue is responding as well, as there are several unaccounted victims. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/F0UwdNbG5w
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) January 17, 2020
Here’s what we know about the Alpine Meadows avalanche:
—unknown number of people are unaccounted for
—avalanche happened this morning
—Placer Co Sheriff SAR and Tahoe Nordic SAR are responding
—it’s unclear if the avalanche happened on Alpine Meadows ski resort property— Emily Maher (@EmilyMaherTV) January 17, 2020