Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say
One skier still missing and six others rescued after group engulfed in Sierra Nevada mountains during severe storm
TL;DR
- Eight skiers are confirmed dead after an avalanche in the Castle Peak area of California's Sierra Nevada.
- One skier remains missing, and six others have been rescued.
- The avalanche occurred during a severe winter storm, with heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low visibility.
- This is the deadliest single avalanche in the US in 45 years.
- Search and rescue operations were challenging due to extreme weather conditions.
- The Sierra Avalanche Center had previously issued a warning of high avalanche danger in the region.
- Authorities are urging the public to avoid the Sierras during the current storm to allow rescue teams to focus on their operations.