Lucas Macaj texted a friend that he had reached the summit of Longs Peak around 1 p.m. Sunday. Storms were reported in the area that afternoon. On Tuesday, strong winds and blowing snow hampered search efforts. Conditions were expected to be difficult again on Wednesday. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.