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00:02 Report by / Irfan Aftab
00:19 Shannan Moon / Nevada County sheriff
01:00 Shannan Moon / Nevada County sheriff

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((GVs heavy snow))
The powerful avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe ((Taa-hoh)) in northern California -  
after heavy snowfall and a fierce winter storm created a highly unstable snowpack.

It quickly became the deadliest US avalanche in decades.

++SOT++ Shannan Moon, Nevada County Sheriff (English)
"Eight of the additional nine additional skiers have been located deceased. // We are still looking for one of the members at this time. // Due to the ongoing challenges of the weather, the avalanche conditions, the effort remains ongoing as well as our search for the remaining skier, but the weather is a factor."

((Adventure center))
The affected group consisted of 15 skiers, including guides,
who were on the final day of a three‑day backcountry trip in extreme weather.

((rescue crew))
Recovery teams are working through dangerous terrain. 

They faced whiteout conditions, and ongoing avalanche risk as they pushed toward survivors.

++SOT++ Shannan Moon, Nevada County Sheriff (English)
"They were able to locate the six survivors. They were sheltered. They had some equipment with them, trying to not only stay warm, but they had medical issues as well."

((GVs snow))
Authorities have urged the public to avoid all backcountry terrain, with the Sierra Navada facing its worst weather conditions in recent years.

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