One person was killed and another was injured in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe ski resort, according to Placer County Sheriff’s Department.
Officials said the victim was a male guest at the ski resort. The injured person was also a guest and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Palisades Tahoe officials said an avalanche happened at about 9:30 a.m. above the GS gully area of KT-22. It was the first day the area for experienced skiers was open for the season.
Officials said no one else is missing. The mountain will remain closed for the rest of the day.
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