10 skiers missing after massive avalanche near site of Donner Party incident

Ten skiers were missing and another six were stranded Tuesday after a massive avalanche in Truckee, California.

According to NBC News, "An avalanche was reported in the Castle Peak area near Truckee at about 11:30 a.m., which affected a group of four mountain guides and 12 other skiers, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The sheriff’s office said at least six skiers survived the avalanche and remained at the site as of about 3:45 p.m., where they were still awaiting rescuers.