8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
NPR • 2/17/2026 – 2/19/2026
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Cluster Activity
1
20
6
2026-02-172026-02-19
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
23h
Age
14
Sources
from cluster
19
Hours Since Seen
Final Score41/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier76% (0.5^19/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-188 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche (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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