6 skiers rescued after California avalanche; search continues for 9 others

NPR | By GREG MICEK

Published February 18, 2026 at 4:44 AM EST

Six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche in California Tuesday have been rescued. The sheriff's office said the search for the nine remaining skiers is ongoing.

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