Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Chicago weather: Elevated fire risk on Wednesday, possible severe storms Thursday

Chicago weather: Elevated fire risk on Wednesday, possible severe storms Thursday

With winds gusting as high as 35-40 mph and low relative humidity, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for parts of the area from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

With winds gusting as high as 35-40 mph and low relative humidity, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for parts of the area from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

Chicago weather: Record high likely as temps surge into the 60s

Chicago weather: Record high likely as temps surge into the 60s

Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.

Unseasonably warm air will likely push Chicago past a long-standing record today before temperatures ease slightly and fluctuate through the rest of the week.