Massive avalanche sweeps away skiers in California
CBS News • 2/17/2026 – 2/18/2026
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Cluster Activity
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20
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2026-02-172026-02-19
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1d
Age
14
Sources
from cluster
31
Hours Since Seen
Final Score35/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier64% (0.5^31/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18Massive avalanche sweeps away skiers in California (current)
- 2026-02-19
AnalysisRisk 25
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 14 independent sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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