Two ski patrollers injured in avalanche during mitigation work.

Two ski patrollers at Mammoth Mountain in California were injured in an avalanche during avalanche mitigation work before the ski area opened. One patroller suffered serious injuries and was being transported for further care, while the other was evaluated for possible broken bones. The resort closed for the day due to high avalanche danger, following over 5 feet of snowfall since Tuesday.

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