6 skiers, including a family of 5, are missing near Matterhorn, Swiss Alps, amid stormy weather and avalanche risks.

6 missing skiers, including 5 from the same family, are being searched for near the Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps. The skiers went missing on a ski tour that departed from Zermatt, a popular mountain resort, and were heading towards Arolla. The stormy weather and risk of avalanches have hindered helicopter and rescue efforts. The missing skiers range in age from 21 to 58, with five of them being from the same Valais canton family.