Authorities reported that up to 10 skiers were missing after an avalanche near Truckee, California, on Tuesday. The avalanche occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the Castle Peak area, affecting four mountain guides and 12 skiers; at least six skiers survived and awaited rescue. Treacherous weather and blizzard conditions hampered search efforts, with the Sierra Avalanche Center warning of high avalanche danger. Rescue teams from local ski organizations were dispatched to locate the survivors.
