Local authorities in California reported that eight skiers were found dead today after being caught in an avalanche that occurred on Tuesday at Castle Peak, a summit in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Of the 15 skiers caught in the avalanche, six were rescued within hours, while search and rescue crews continued to look for the remaining missing individual. Sheriff Shanan Moon from Nevada County held a press conference where she confirmed the unfortunate news, stating that 'eight of the remaining nine skiers were found dead.' The status of the last member of the group is still unknown, and efforts continue to locate them. California has been grappling with severe weather conditions since Sunday, leading to heavy rainfall in the southern regions, such as Los Angeles, and significant snowfall in the northern mountainous areas. This tragic incident underscores the dangers posed by extreme weather and the inherent risks associated with skiing in avalanche-prone areas.