Key question in deadly Tahoe avalanche: Why did skiers leave shelter in blizzard conditions?
San Francisco Chronicle • 2/17/2026 – 2/19/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
15h
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score42/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier77% (0.5^18/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19Key question in deadly Tahoe avalanche: Why did skiers leave shelter in blizzard conditions? (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 14 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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