Eight people died when a surprise storm caused dangerous waves on the lake along the California-Nevada border, upending boats and tossing passengers into the frigid water.

A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.

Eight lives were lost on the California side of Lake Tahoe when a sudden, violent storm struck without warning and capsized their boat.

Eight people died when a surprise storm caused dangerous waves on the lake along the California-Nevada border, upending boats and tossing passengers into the frigid water.