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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Danger from Avalanches: "There is no right to rescue"

In Austria, the winter season has seen a disturbing rise in avalanche fatalities, prompting calls for better safety awareness among skiers and stricter regulations.

Feb 28 • 15:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Avalanche danger: Mobile phone warning on the slope

New avalanche warnings are being sent to mobile phones in Tyrol, urging residents and visitors to remain in safe areas and avoid risky slopes.

Feb 27 • 16:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Red Cross issues avalanche warning after mild weather

The Red Cross warns of increased avalanche danger due to mild weather conditions affecting several regions of Norway, urging winter tourists to exercise caution.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

High avalanche danger in several places - warns against travel in avalanche terrain

Norway's water resources and energy directorate has issued a red danger level warning for high avalanche risks in several regions, advising the public to avoid avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 26 • 06:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Significant avalanche danger in Troms and Finnmark

There is significant avalanche danger in Troms and Vest-Finnmark due to strong winds and snowdrift.

Feb 26 • 06:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Dangerous avalanche situation in five mountain areas

Significant avalanche danger is reported in five Swedish mountain areas due to unstable snow conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Significant avalanche danger in the mountains and Alps

There is a considerable avalanche risk in various Swedish mountain ranges, particularly in Västra Vindelfjällen, Södra Lapplandsfjällen, and Abisko-Riksgränsen, prompting warnings from experts due to recent snow conditions.

Feb 25 • 11:55 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Significant avalanche danger across the country: – Avoid all avalanche terrain

Norway faces significant avalanche risks as several regions in Southern Norway are under a level 4 warning, advising people to stay away from avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 24 • 15:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

NVE warns: Expects great avalanche danger over large parts of Southern Norway

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has issued a red warning for significant avalanche danger in various regions of Southern Norway including Jotunheimen, Indre Sogn, Indre Fjordane, Voss, and Hardanger.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Weather in Bavaria: Flooding, Avalanche Danger - But Spring is Coming Soon

Bavaria faces significant weather challenges including pronounced rainfall and avalanche risks as temperatures begin to rise ushering in spring.

Feb 24 • 08:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Significant Avalanche Danger in Swedish Mountains

There is a significant risk of avalanches in five mountain areas of Sweden, as indicated by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Avalanche Forecasts website.

Feb 21 • 18:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Significant Avalanche Danger in Hallingdal

There is significant avalanche danger in Hallingdal during the winter holiday weekend, with a danger level of 3 due to strong winds moving loose snow.

Feb 21 • 09:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dangerous Snow Masses: Avalanche Danger Remains High - Fifth Victim in Austria

The avalanche danger remains high in the Alps following ongoing heavy snowfall, with multiple fatalities reported in Austria, northern Italy, and Switzerland.

Feb 21 • 03:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

State Department warns Americans of 'extremely dangerous' avalanche conditions across Europe

The State Department has issued a warning to Americans abroad about increased avalanche danger in Switzerland, Austria, and France.

Feb 21 • 02:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Dangerous avalanche conditions in several areas

Significant avalanche danger has been reported in Södra Lapplandsfjällen and western Vindelfjällen as per the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's avalanche forecast.

Feb 20 • 17:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

High Avalanche Danger in Several Popular Mountain Areas

Meteorologists have issued a red alert for avalanche danger in Nordland's Helgeland region due to heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Feb 20 • 05:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

High avalanche danger in Helgeland

There is a significant avalanche risk in Helgeland, Norway, with warnings of large, naturally triggered avalanches due to recent heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Feb 20 • 04:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Significant Avalanche Danger in Jotunheimen

There is a significant avalanche danger in Jotunheimen that will last through Thursday and Friday due to unstable layers beneath new snowfall.

Feb 19 • 07:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Heavy Snow and Wind in the Krkonoš Mountains. Avalanche Danger has Increased to Level Two

Avalanche danger in the Krkonoš Mountains has been rated at a level two on the international scale due to heavy snow and winds, particularly affecting the Polish slopes.

Feb 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Avalanche Danger: "In 90 Percent of Accidents, the Avalanche was Triggered by the Winter Sports Enthusiasts Themselves"

Avalanche risks are at a critical level in parts of Switzerland and western Tyrol, leading to several deaths and rescue operations among winter sports enthusiasts.

Feb 18 • 09:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Winter Weather in Bavaria: Avalanche Danger Increases – Skier Dies in the Allgäu

In Bavaria, increased snowfall has elevated avalanche danger, resulting in the tragic death of a skier in the Allgäu region.

Feb 17 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

One dead every two days: snow has become a danger in the last month

Italy is facing a severe winter season with a dramatic increase in avalanche-related fatalities, claiming at least twelve lives in the past month.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Orange Avalanche Warning in Jotunheimen: - Avoid All Avalanche Terrain

An orange avalanche warning has been issued in Jotunheimen, Norway, due to rising snow avalanche danger.

Feb 15 • 12:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Significant Avalanche Danger in Jotunheimen: - Avoid All Avalanche Terrain

A significant avalanche danger warning has been issued for the Jotunheimen area in Norway due to increasing wind and unstable conditions.

Feb 15 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The highest degree of avalanche danger is in the Alps, two meters of snow are expected

Heavy snowfall in the Alps has prompted warnings of the highest degree of avalanche danger, with up to two meters of additional snow expected in the coming days.

Feb 12 • 11:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Avalanche danger has risen in the Alps - the approaching holiday season may bring new accidents

Avalanche dangers in the Alps have increased as the ski season approaches, with experts warning of potential accidents due to unstable snow conditions.

Feb 8 • 11:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Skiers Triggered Avalanche – Avalanche Danger in Large Parts of Northern Norway

Five skiers triggered an avalanche in Tromsø, but no one was caught in the slide, amid warnings of avalanche danger across Northern Norway.

Feb 7 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

State of uncertainty declared due to avalanche danger

A state of uncertainty has been declared on the road in Fagradal due to the risk of an avalanche, as announced by the police in East Iceland.

Jan 29 • 21:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Avalanche danger and uncertainty level in East Fjords

An avalanche danger warning has been issued in East Fjords due to significant snow accumulation near Grænafell, prompting local police to advise caution for travelers.

Jan 12 • 10:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

More fatalities from avalanches in Austria. A great danger in Tyrol and Vorarlberg, as well as Salzburg, Styria ...

Austria has reported a significant avalanche danger due to new snowfall and strong winds, especially in Tyrol and Vorarlberg, where the danger level has reached four out of five.

Jan 11 • 21:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I triggered an avalanche": a skier narrowly escapes death in Andorra and films her fall over several meters

A skier in Andorra captured her own near-death experience on video after triggering an avalanche while skiing at a high altitude.

Jan 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Winter Sports: High Avalanche Danger in the Bavarian Alps

Following recent snowfall, avalanche danger has risen in the Alps, leading to the highest warning levels across the region, with reports of fatalities in the French Savoy.

Jan 11 • 06:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Storm Low ‘Elli’: Avalanche Danger in the Bavarian Mountains 'Significant'

The Bavarian mountains face significant avalanche danger due to the storm Low ‘Elli’, which has also led to postponed Bundesliga games and disruptions to public transport.

Jan 9 • 19:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Wet in Bavaria: Winter Storm 'Elli' Increases Avalanche Danger in the Mountains

Winter storm 'Elli' has raised the avalanche risk in the Bavarian mountains due to stormy west winds and snowfall, with significant danger above the tree line and moderate risk below.

Jan 9 • 17:26 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Long-Distance Travel Remains Restricted on Saturday - Significant Avalanche Danger in Bavaria

Winter weather continues to impact Germany as storm 'Elli' causes disruptions to long-distance train services and increases avalanche dangers in Bavaria.

Jan 9 • 17:04 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The first level of avalanche danger is in effect in the Krkonoš Mountains. According to the forecast, it is expected to continue snowing.

Avalanche danger has reached level one in the Krkonoš Mountains, with ongoing snowfall predicted according to forecasts.

Jan 2 • 10:27 UTC

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