Authorities say 6 backcountry skiers found alive, 10 are missing after Northern California avalanche

Six skiers stranded, 10 others missing after avalanche in California's Castle Peak

According to the statement, a total of 46 first responders are taking part in the rescue effort as weather conditions remain highly dangerous.

Ten skiers missing in California avalanche, six stranded

Ten skiers were missing and another six were stranded after an avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California on Tuesday.

Police launch desperate search for 10 people missing after horror avalanche in California

Police have launched a search for 10 missing skiers after an avalanche in California.The horror snowslide struck on Tuesday afternoon, UK time - and rescuers are now facing a race against the clock to find them.Another six skiers on the slopes near Truckee, California, survived the avalanche and were stranded as of 3.45pm (11.45pm GMT).The avalanche was first reported in the Castle Peak area at around 11.30am which affected a group of four mount…

6 Backcountry Skiers Found Alive, 10 Missing After Northern California Avalanche: Authorities

SAN FRANCISCO—Six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California as a powerful winter storm moved through the state. Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Frog Lake in the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe, after someone called 911 at about 11:30 a.m. to report an avalanche with people buried. Hours later, Ashley Quadros, a spokesperson with the Nevada County Sheriff’…

10 backcountry skiers missing after avalanche in Northern California

Ten backcountry skiers are missing after an avalanche near Castle Peak, located northwest of California's Lake Tahoe.

Rescuers search for 10 missing skiers after California avalanche

Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.