Rescuers search for 10 missing skiers after California avalanche

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 18, 2026 at 02:37 AM

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An avalanche in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California, has left ten backcountry skiers missing and six others stranded. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM PST on Tuesday, involving a group of 16 consisting of guides and clients. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office has deployed rescue teams, including a SnoCat, from nearby ski resorts and adventure centers. The six survivors have been instructed to shelter in place due to dangerous weather conditions and a high risk of further avalanches. The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a "high" danger rating, advising against travel in avalanche terrain. Rescue efforts are ongoing with 46 emergency responders, complicated by heavy snowfall and closed highways in the region.

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