California Avalanche

Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm moving through the state. Search and rescue crews were dispatched to the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe, after someone called 911 to report an avalanche with people buried. A spokesperson with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office says the six skiers located were still awaiting rescue. The spokesperson said there are 46 emergency first responders trying to reach them and that the backcountry group included four ski guides.