Ten backcountry skiers remained missing in Northern California on Tuesday following an avalanche in the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada, according to authorities. The incident, which occurred midday, prompted a search and rescue operation amid "highly dangerous" conditions, as reported by ABC News.
The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a group of 16 skiers, including four ski guides and 12 clients, were caught in the avalanche. Six individuals survived and were awaiting rescue at the site, while the other 10 remained unaccounted for, according to ABC News. The avalanche was reported around 11:30 a.m. amidst a heavy snowstorm that had closed both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 at the summit, as stated by CBS News.
Meanwhile, in other news, women's figure skating got underway Tuesday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Before the event began, former world champion and Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi expressed optimism about the chances of a medal for an American woman, noting that one hadn't been won in two decades, according to CBS News. She also emphasized to CBS News that it was "imperative" for skaters to have a clean short program. Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," were among those who stepped onto the Olympic ice for the individual short program on Tuesday, as reported by CBS News.
In other news, the search continued for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who investigators believe was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to ABC News. The FBI released photos and videos of an armed person in a mask in front of her home, appearing to tamper with a security camera, as reported by ABC News. DNA from a glove found at the scene did not match anyone in CODIS, the sheriff said, according to ABC News.
Finally, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly set to headline an upcoming fundraiser to benefit House Democrats. According to New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer, Kimmel will be the special guest for a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee benefit dinner next month. The event is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 10 and will also feature House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as reported by Fox News. Ticket prices range from $25,000 to over $300,000, according to Fox News.
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