Group was skiing in snow-hit Sierra Nevadas, while winter storm brings heavy rain and floods to other parts of state
Six skiers have been found after a group of 16 went missing this morning as heavy snowfall blanketed California, prompting avalanche warnings in the Sierra Nevada mountains, closing coastal roads and causing flooding in Los Angeles.
The 10 remaining skiers are still missing, according to the sheriff’s office in Nevada county, California. The group was in the Castle Peak area, where an avalanche was reported around 11.30am. According to the sheriff’s office, the group consisted of four ski guides and 12 clients.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/17/california-storm-snow-rain-floods
Author : Cecilia Nowell
Publish date : 2026-02-18 01:55:00
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