In an avalanche incident in the Northern California mountains, six skiers have been successfully rescued, while nine others remain missing. The rescue operations were initiated after an emergency call alerted authorities about the avalanche at Frog Lake. Rescuers faced significant challenges due to blizzard conditions, which complicated their access to the site where the skiers were trapped.

The skiers, categorized as 'backcountry' skiers because they were outside the boundaries of regular ski resorts, were located by emergency response teams. After being found, six of them sheltered in place until they could be safely reached by rescuers. Two of the rescued individuals were subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries, according to officials from the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.

The situation remains precarious as the search continues for the nine missing skiers. Authorities, including Captain Russell Greene of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, have expressed concerns about the risk of further avalanches as weather conditions persist, making the ongoing search effort highly critical and dangerous. The community is closely following the developments as hopes remain for the safe recovery of those still unaccounted for.