Summary
At least eight people died in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, making it the deadliest in over 40 years. Rescue efforts have been difficult due to a severe winter storm, with one person still missing. Authorities continue to search and warn of high risk for more avalanches due to heavy snow.
Key Facts
- Eight people were confirmed dead after an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- The incident is the deadliest avalanche in the area in over 40 years.
- One person from the avalanche remains missing, while six of the 15 people trapped were found alive.
- Rescue operations face challenges due to a strong winter storm in the region.
- The avalanche affected people on a three-day trek near Castle Peak, California.
- The Sierra Avalanche Center warns of continued high risk of avalanches in the area.
- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is coordinating efforts to assist in search and rescue.
