9 missing in California avalanche as whiteout conditions hamper rescue

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A search is underway for nine backcountry skiers missing after an avalanche on Castle Peak in the Tahoe area of California on Tuesday. Fifteen people were caught in the avalanche during a major snowstorm. Rescue teams have saved six skiers, two of whom were hospitalized with injuries. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office reported that extreme weather conditions hampered rescue efforts, delaying access to the skiers and their transport to safety. Authorities initially reported 16 people were involved, but later revised the number to 15.

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Extreme weather conditions delayed rescue personnel.

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Two of the rescued skiers were taken to a hospital for treatment.

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Six skiers had been rescued with varying injuries.

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A group of 15 people were caught up in the avalanche on Castle Peak.

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Nine backcountry skiers are missing after an avalanche in the mountains of California.

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A frantic search was under way on Wednesday for nine backcountry skiers missing after an Avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped heavy snow.Officials said a group of 15 people were caught up in the Avalanche on Castle Peak in the Tahoe area late on Tuesday morning.Six skiers had been rescued “with varying injuries” on Tuesday evening, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said, though mountain rescue teams battling treacherous conditions were still trying to find the others as snow fell and daylight faded.Two of the rescued skiers were taken to a hospital for treatment.Authorities previously said 16 people – four guides and 12 clients – were on the trip, before revising that number down to 15.A person cross-country skis during a snowstorm in South Lake Tahoe, California, on January 4. Photo: TNS“Due to extreme weather conditions, it took several hours for rescue personnel to safely reach the skiers and transport them to safety where they were medically evaluated by Truckee Fire,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement on Tuesday evening.

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