8 Dead, 1 Missing After California Avalanche as Snowstorm Worsens

Heavy snow continues to fall across the Sierra Nevada following a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. Authorities say eight backcountry skiers were found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche in the Castle Peak area. Six others survived. Search efforts were hampered by ongoing snow and dangerous conditions, and officials have shifted the mission from rescue to recovery. The storm has also caused major travel disruptions along Interstate 80, with motorists stranded near Soda Springs and Donner Summit.