9 California skiers still missing after avalanche; 6 rescued

Six backcountry skiers survived an avalanche during a fierce snowstorm near Lake Tahoe in Northern California, but nine others from their group remain missing in treacherous mountain conditions.

Two of the rescued skiers were hospitalized for treatment, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Officials clarified Tuesday night that the tour group consisted of 15 skiers, not 16 as initially reported.

The avalanche struck Tuesday near Frog Lake in the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe...