Snow Levels Could Drop To 1500 Feet On Thursday / 15 Skiers Caught In Avalanche Near Castle Peak
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is reminding everyone to take advantage of the break in the weather to prepare. Stock up on shelf-stable food, water, warm clothes, blankets, and pet supplies. Check your propane, fuel, and batteries and pack a "stay bag" with essentials in case of outages. If appropriate, use the time to set up snowplow and tree removal appointments.
46 emergency first responders including members of the NCSO Search & Rescue team responded to a report of an avalanche in the Castle Peak area just before noon on Tuesday. 6 skiers were rescued by late Tuesday evening and the search for the remaining 9 continues.
