California drought deepens as rain stalls across state
California remains drier than in 72 years with only 0.59 inches of rain since July in Los Angeles and forecasts uncertain. Farmers, wineries, and ski resorts face losses as drought prompts potential disaster declarations in Merced Colusa Yolo Napa Sonoma counties. Mammoth fatalities noted but linked to rocky terrain, not snow.
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Avalanche deaths rise as winter crowds seek mountains
U S Forest Service reports an upward trend in avalanche fatalities as more Americans seek winter recreation in the mountains. From 22 deaths last winter to a five year average of 12 a year, and 147 fatalities over 25 years, the dangers of depth hoar snow and steeper slopes are highlighted by Forest Service meteorologist Knox Williams.
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