Event Brief
Avalanche in California Claims Lives of Skiers
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Eight skiers found dead after avalanche in Sierra Nevada; one still missing amid severe weather.
WHO: Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon, rescue team
WHAT: Avalanche incident with missing skiers
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM ET
WHERE: Sierra Nevada mountains
WHY: Extreme weather conditions hampering rescue efforts
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