22-Year-Old Woman Missing After Hiking in Storm-Hit Mount Baldy

Search efforts for Lifei Huang have been hampered by heavy snowfall and avalanche risks, as authorities urge caution against mountain activities during severe weather.

Lifei Huang, a 22-year-old woman, has been missing since Sunday after setting out for a solo hike in Mount Baldy, Southern California, amid an atmospheric river storm.
Search and rescue operations have been hindered by heavy snowfall and avalanche risks, with efforts suspended until conditions improve.
Authorities have strongly advised against mountain activities during the inclement weather, highlighting the dangers posed by the recent storm.
Three other hikers were rescued after spending a cold night on the mountain, underscoring the perilous conditions.
The storm has caused widespread damage across California, including over 1ft of rain, 475 mudslides around Los Angeles, and hundreds of downed trees.