Skip to Content
California News

California residents hold vigil to honor avalanche victims

By , , ,
February 23, 2026 9:17 AM
Published 9:34 AM

TRUCKEE, Calif. (NBC, KYMA) - A vigil was held in the town of Truckee, California Sunday to honor the lives lost following an avalanche at Castle Peak last week.

A large crowd gathered in Downtown Truckee to honor the nine lives who were lost in the avalanche on February 17, and to honor all of those who knew the victims.

A choir opened the vigil before a candle lighting ceremony and a moment of silence.

Nine backcountry skiers were killed in the Castle Peak avalanche last Tuesday. Extreme conditions following the avalanche prevented crews from reaching the victims until Saturday, February 21.

This was California's deadliest avalanche on record.

Article Topic Follows: California News

Jump to comments ↓

NBC News

Author Profile Photo

Dillon Fuhrman

If you have any story ideas, reach out to him at dillon.fuhrman@kecytv.com.

Author Profile Photo

Jailene Aguilera

Jailene Aguilera joined KYMA in April 2023. She is the anchor/producer for CBS at 6 and 10 pm. If you have any story ideas, contact Jailene at jailene.aguilera@kecytv.com.

Author Profile Photo

Manoah Tuiasosopo

Manoah Tuiasosopo joined the KYMA team as a videographer in February 2024. If you have story ideas, you can send them to his email at manoah.tuiasosopo@kecytv.com.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.