Nevada County Castle Peak avalanche press conference Feb 18, 2026 Feb 18, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A total of 9 backcountry skiers now have been found dead, while six others were rescued. Tags Video Ottnewslocal_news Newscalifornia Watch more At least six of 16 skiers survive avalanche near Castle Peak Another Round of Snow with Winter Weather Advisories Snow totals forecast day-by-day in the valley, a foot of snow is possible around 5,000' Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Watch 2 News Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesMultiple school districts cancel or delay classes for Wednesday, several colleges on delayed start8 backcountry skiers found dead near Castle Peak, one still missingVictim identified in fatal crash in Elko County that happened earlier this monthTwo-hour delay for state offices in Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, Washoe countiesReno breaks daily record for amount of snow, and other snow reportsExtensive chain controls and some closures in place across the regionChains or snow tires required on U.S. 395 through Reno-SparksHyperlocal snow forecast for next few daysCrashes on I-80 west near Patrick injure one personNDOT clears snow on Mt. Rose summit with controlled avalanche system Videos
