Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By GODOFREDO VASQUEZ, JULIE WATSON and HALLIE GOLDENFebruary 20, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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After days of dangerous weather, crews are hoping to resume the recovery of eight bodies from an avalanche in California. The avalanche occurred after several feet of new snow fell on a hardened layer in the Sierra Nevada, which experts say was caused by a weekslong snow drought. The California Highway Patrol has been assisting motorists stranded in the snow along Interstate 80 in Placer County. Recent storms have caused significant snowfall, impacting travel and requiring snow removal efforts in areas like Soda Springs. The recovery efforts were put on hold due to the hazardous conditions.

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