"Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe in California, the authorities said. Another person is still missing, with the operations moving from rescue to recovery, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said during a news conference. "We are still looking for one of the members at this time," Moon told the local press. The group of 15 was on a three-day trek in the Sierra Nevada when a winter storm hit."
"Describing the conditions in the area, Moon said labeling them as "extreme" would be "an understatement" due to the snow and winds that "make it impossible to see." Authorities said Wednesday that the risk of avalanche remains high and advised against travel in the area, with snowfall and gale force winders leaving snow unstable and unpredictable. More snow is also expected to fall in the area."
Eight skiers were found dead after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, California. One person remains missing and operations have shifted from rescue to recovery. The group of 15 was on a three-day trek in the Sierra Nevada when a winter storm struck; six other travelers were rescued after sheltering with equipment and staying warm. Northern California experienced heavy snowfall, gale-force winds, and severely reduced visibility that made travel unsafe and left snow unstable and unpredictable. Authorities warned avalanche risk remains high and advised against travel. More snow is expected. Six people have died in US avalanches this season, including one at Castle Peak; this is the deadliest US avalanche since 1981.
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