Sierra Nevada resort’s ski patrol member caught in avalanche dies at medical center
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Skiers warned after avalanche casualties
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"Because of avalanches that killed a Northern California man and injured two skiers and a ski patroller, the Sierra Avalanche Center issued a warning Tuesday of "considerable risk" of further slides. Ski resorts, meanwhile, reported near-record snowfalls and brisk business."