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9 skiers missing after California avalanche

Rob Beschizza
Feb 18, 2026
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Ski rescue teams join the search after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California. Photo: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office

Rescuers are searching for survivors after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, swept over a party of 15 backcountry skiers returning to the trailhead Tuesday. Six people have been rescued, with 9 still missing in the ice, rocks a…

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