Search continues for nine skiers missing after US avalanche near Lake Tahoe

Six rescued after backcountry group swept up near Castle Peak in California’s Sierra Nevada during severe stormNine skiers are still missing after an avalanche swept the Castle Peak area of the Sierra, Nevada, mountains in California. Authorities said six others, who had been stranded, have since been rescued.The avalanche occurred about 10 miles north of Lake Tahoe at about 11.30am on Tuesday, engulfing a group of backcountry skiers – including four guides and 11 clients. Continue reading...