Event Brief
6 backcountry skiers rescued, 10 missing in California
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Summary: Six skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche in Northern California, while 10 others remain missing amid a winter storm.
WHO: Backcountry skiers
WHAT: Avalanche incident
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:41 PM ET
WHERE: Northern California
WHY: Powerful winter storm
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