Ten skiers were reported missing Tuesday after an avalanche swept through the Castle Peak area north of Truckee, California, as a powerful winter storm battered the Lake Tahoe region with heavy snow, high winds and dangerous travel conditions.
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said search and rescue teams were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. after receiving reports of an avalanche involving a group of skiers in steep backcountry terrain near Donner Pass. Officials said multiple people from the group were unaccounted for as of Tuesday afternoon.
The incident remains under investigation and officials said details could change as search efforts continue.
Here's what to know about the missing hikers and weather conditions in the Lake Tahoe region.
As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 skiers remain unaccounted for after reportedly encountering the avalanche. The group of 16 skiers included four ski guides and 12 clients, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.
