Climate-driven snow drought set stage for deadly California avalanche, experts say
The Guardian Environment • 2/17/2026 – 2/19/2026
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- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19Climate-driven snow drought set stage for deadly California avalanche, experts say (current)
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