Authorities report that 6 skiers have been rescued following a devastating avalanche near Lake Tahoe, while 10 others remain missing. Rescuers are battling extreme winter weather conditions as they search for the missing individuals, who were caught in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The situation has been complicated by frigid temperatures and strong winds, requiring emergency officials to push through difficult conditions to locate the skiers. Outfitter statements confirm the ongoing efforts to find those unaccounted for. The search continues as rescue teams strive to ensure the safety of all involved.