Event Brief
Snow Drought Sets Stage for Deadly California Avalanche
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: A snow drought led to a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe, killing at least eight skiers.
WHO: Craig Clements
WHAT: Avalanche incident
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 1:49 PM ET
WHERE: Lake Tahoe
WHY: Lack of bonding between snow layers
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