"Horrifying new footage shows the lodges where a group of skiers were staying before they were struck by a huge avalanche. The apocalyptical video, taken from a news helicopter, sees layers of snow completely engulfing Frog Lake huts on Castle Peak, near Truckee, on Friday afternoon. Eight people were killed in the slide on Tuesday when the group tried to escape the massive winter storm. Another is still missing and presumed dead."
"The sheriff's office said: "The objective of the aerial surveys is to visually assess the conditions of the avalanche scene and snowpack as well as to make determinations if controlled avalanche mitigation may be possible at some point. "Controlled avalanche mitigation consists of pre-planned explosive deployment to intentionally release unstable snowpack. "These proactive measures are designed to reduce the risk of naturally occurring avalanches and enhance f"
Helicopter footage shows layers of snow engulfing Frog Lake huts on Castle Peak near Truckee, with roofs and first-floor windows buried. Eight people died after an avalanche struck as a group of skiers tried to return to vehicles during a massive winter storm; one person remains missing and presumed dead. Rescuers used snowmobiles and snowcats, made tracks through drifts, and stayed in the lodges during recovery operations. Officials are conducting aerial surveys to assess snowpack conditions and are considering controlled avalanche mitigation, including pre-planned explosive deployment, to release unstable snow and improve rescuer safety.
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