Missing snowboarder found dead at Squaw Valley Ski Resort

A missing snowboarder’s body was found at Squaw Valley Ski Resort.

42-year-old Wenyu Zhang of Rocklin was found by Ski Patrol members after he was reported missing by friends late Thursday night.

A search area was narrowed down by the use of a tracker program used by the resort.

Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue launched a search at about 9 p.m. Thursday. That’s about the same time a 146 mph (235 kph) gust of wind was reported at the top of the resort.

The search was suspended overnight due to avalanche danger. But the rescue team, Squaw Valley ski patrol and Placer County Sheriff’s Office resumed the search at daylight Friday.

Zhang’s cause of death is undetermined. Placer County Sheriff’s said he was wearing a helmet when he was found.

High winds and the threat of avalanches postponed the opening of several area ski resorts Friday morning.

More than 3 feet (90 centimeters) of snow already has fallen at several resorts, including Mount Rose on the edge of Reno. Another foot (30 cm) of snow is possible by Saturday morning.

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