Search for 9 missing skiers after California avalanche

Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, which occurred on Tuesday near Donna Pass. Rescuers successfully saved six skiers from the same guided group, but ongoing severe weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, have complicated search efforts. The group, led by Blackbird Mountain Guides, was returning from a three-day trip when the avalanche struck in a region with “high” avalanche danger. Authorities are prioritizing the rescue of the missing skiers while facing challenging conditions.

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