"Deadly Avalanche Strikes California Ski Resort Amid Powerful Winter Storm"

An avalanche at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in California killed one person and injured three others, prompting the resort to close just 30 minutes after opening. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd, and the avalanche occurred on steep slopes under the KT-22 lift. The incident occurred as a powerful storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, and it marks the first U.S. avalanche fatality of the 2023-2024 winter season. The cause of the avalanche is under investigation, and the resort, formerly known as Squaw Valley, expressed condolences to the victims' families and friends.