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flag A deadly avalanche in Northern California's Castle Peak killed 10 backcountry skiers, with six survivors sheltering in place during a storm.

flag On February 17, 2026, an avalanche in Northern California’s Castle Peak area near Lake Tahoe left 10 backcountry skiers missing and six others alive and sheltering in place. flag The incident occurred during a powerful winter storm bringing heavy snow, high winds, and dangerous avalanche conditions. flag A group of 16—four guides and 12 clients—was on a three-day backcountry ski tour when the slide struck around 11:30 a.m. flag Rescue teams, including skiers, snowcats, and snowmobiles, are working in blizzard conditions to reach survivors, who are using emergency beacons and tarps to stay in contact. flag The Sierra Avalanche Center had issued a high-risk warning due to unstable snowpack and rapid snow accumulation. flag Over 40 responders are involved, and the search continues amid ongoing avalanche threats.

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