Several skiers missing after horror avalanche near Lake Tahoe

A massive avalanche hit near Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning, leaving multiple backcountry skiers missing and triggering urgent search efforts.

The avalanche struck around 11:30 a.m. in Castle Peak near Truckee as a winter storm continues to rage throughout the area.

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“It has been reported that a group of backcountry skiers was involved in the incident, with several members of the party missing at this time,” the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said.

Authorities did not disclose the exact number of missing skiers. San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

Teams from the Sheriff’s Office, Nevada County Search & Rescue and other groups have mobilized at the scene and launched a coordinated rescue mission.

Authorities did not disclose the number of missing skiers.