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February 18, 2026
9 skiers still missing after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe
Updated on: February 18, 2026 / 7:15 AM PST / CBS Sacramento
TL;DR
- Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after an avalanche near Castle Peak, California.
- Six skiers survived the avalanche and have been rescued, with two hospitalized.
- The avalanche occurred Tuesday amid a heavy snowstorm impacting the Lake Tahoe area.
- Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, involving multiple agencies and specialized teams.
- An Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Central Sierra Nevada due to high danger ratings.
- Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and zero visibility, are hampering rescue operations.
- This incident follows a previous fatal avalanche near Castle Peak in January.
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