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🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Are you planning to go to the mountains today? The conditions on the trails will surprise you

Rescue services in the Beskids have issued a warning about difficult trail conditions due to melting snow and ice, despite sunny weather attracting many hikers.

Feb 28 • 08:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two caught in an avalanche in Vestland - found safe

Two Germans trapped in an avalanche in Vestland were located unharmed after contacting emergency services for assistance.

Feb 27 • 18:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two people caught in avalanche in Vestland – found in good condition

Two individuals were caught in an avalanche in Ulvik, Vestland, but managed to free themselves and were not injured.

Feb 27 • 18:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In the Mountains, it Sounds Like Thunder: Avalanche Conditions are Now Dangerous in Lapland and Ruka

Avalanche risks in Lapland are significant, particularly in Ylläs-Levi and Luosto-Pyhä, with dangerous conditions also reported in Ruka.

Feb 27 • 13:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði closed

Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði have been closed due to hazardous road conditions, including snow avalanche risks in certain areas.

Feb 26 • 22:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Avalanche in Valdidentro (Sondrio), two people die: a man and a woman between 20 and 30 years old

An avalanche in Valdidentro, Italy, has resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman in their 20s to 30s.

Feb 26 • 11:23 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
🇳🇴 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
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish man dead in Austrian avalanches

A Swedish man in his 30s is among the seven fatalities in the recent avalanche incidents occurring in the Austrian Alps due to extreme snow conditions.

Feb 23 • 16:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Vikafjellet was closed due to an avalanche

Vikafjellet in Norway was closed on Monday due to an avalanche, with no injuries reported from a vehicle that drove into the snow.

Feb 23 • 08:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Vikafjellet closed due to avalanche

The Vikafjellet road in Norway is closed following an avalanche that occurred in Ygnisdalen, with no injuries reported despite a vehicle being caught in the snow.

Feb 23 • 08:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Missing young Italian found dead: Avalanches killed him in Switzerland

A 25-year-old Italian skiing enthusiast was found dead in a snow valley in Switzerland after going missing during an avalanche incident in Graubünden.

Feb 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Series of Avalanches After Snowfalls Kills at Least 5 People in Austria

At least five individuals have died due to a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps following heavy snowfall.

Feb 22 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Rescuers located the bodies of nine skiers following a snow avalanche in California

Rescue teams have concluded a challenging operation in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, California, where nine skiers were killed by an avalanche.

Feb 22 • 01:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New avalanche deaths in Austria

Two people have died in an avalanche in Austria, bringing the total number of fatalities from recent avalanches to seven since Friday.

Feb 22 • 00:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nine people found dead after avalanche in California

Nine skiers who were missing after an avalanche in California have been confirmed dead, according to local authorities.

Feb 21 • 21:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

75 Meter Wide Avalanche in the Mountains – Rescue Operation

A 75-meter wide avalanche has occurred in Ramundberget, Herejedalen, prompting a rescue operation, although no individuals are believed to be trapped under the snow.

Feb 21 • 10:49 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Snow chaos and avalanches cost five lives in Austria

Five people lost their lives in Austria due to a major snowstorm that caused avalanches and other accidents.

Feb 21 • 06:55 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

40 Centimeters of New Snow: Snowstorm Paralyzes Austria – Several Dead

A severe snowstorm in Austria has resulted in multiple fatalities, power outages, and significant transportation disruptions.

Feb 20 • 21:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

40 Centimeters of New Snow: Snowstorm Paralyzes Austria - Two People Die

A severe snowstorm in Austria has resulted in two fatalities and widespread disruption including power outages and travel interruptions.

Feb 20 • 19:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Several dead in snow chaos in Austria

Heavy snowfall in Austria has led to at least five deaths, including multiple avalanche casualties in the alpine region.

Feb 20 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Climate crisis increases avalanche risk, studies show

Recent studies indicate that the climate crisis is contributing to a higher avalanche risk in high elevations, particularly in California's Sierra Nevada.

Feb 20 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Chaos Caused by Snowstorm in Austria: Many Flights Disrupted, 40 cm of Snow in a Day

A severe snowstorm in Austria caused significant disruptions, including flight cancellations and serious accidents resulting in fatalities.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Something Happens at Night – Avalanche Risk Increases in Finnish Lapland

The avalanche risk in Finnish Lapland is expected to rise due to incoming precipitation over the weekend, according to meteorological reports.

Feb 20 • 11:37 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Climate-driven snow drought set stage for deadly California avalanche, experts say

Experts attribute the deadly avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains to a climate-driven snow drought that has increased avalanche risk in the region.

Feb 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Eight skiers lose their lives in an avalanche in Lake Tahoe, California

Eight out of nine missing skiers have died following a snow avalanche in Lake Tahoe, California, marking the worst tragedy of its kind in the state's history.

Feb 18 • 21:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

California avalanche traps 6 skiers in snow, 10 others still missing

An avalanche in Northern California has trapped six skiers, while ten others are reported missing and rescue efforts are complicated by severe weather conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:55 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Nine skiers missing after avalanche in Northern California

An avalanche near Lake Tahoe has left nine skiers missing in Northern California, while six others were rescued from the snow and ice.

Feb 18 • 09:19 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Henningsvær isolated after avalanche

Henningsvær in Norway is currently isolated due to a snow avalanche that has blocked the road.

Feb 18 • 07:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ten skiers missing after avalanche

Ten skiers are missing following an avalanche in Northern California after significant snowfall in the area.

Feb 18 • 00:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Astronomical quantities": the impressive images of snow walls several meters high in Savoie

Significant snowfall in Savoie has led to snow clearance operations and increased avalanche risks.

Feb 17 • 16:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Snow and Slippery Conditions in Bavaria: Carnival Finale Amid Winter Weather

Bavaria is experiencing winter weather conditions with expected snowfall, rain, and slippery roads as locals celebrate the end of Carnival.

Feb 17 • 07:07 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

An avalanche in the High Tatras struck a Czech tourist, fortunately he remained on its surface

A Czech tourist encountered an avalanche in the High Tatras but was fortunate to stay on the surface of the snow.

Feb 14 • 23:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Skiers should be aware of avalanche risks, even though the situation in Finland's mountains is moderate

Skiers heading to the northern mountains or Norwegian peaks should remain cautious about avalanche risks, which, although currently moderate, can still pose dangers due to weak old snow layers.

Feb 14 • 17:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Snow Chaos in the Alps: Warning of Avalanches

Heavy snowfall in the French Alps prompts warnings of high avalanche risk for skiers from local authorities.

Feb 13 • 21:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Mega Avalanche. From the moment when a mass of snow buried the town and killed dozens of people, it still sends chills today

The town of Galtür experienced a devastating avalanche on February 23, 1999, which resulted in the deaths of 31 people and left the community cut off from help.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Those hundred phone calls under the snow of Rigopiano, my brother's agony

Alessandro Di Michelangelo recounts the tragic death of his brother, Dino, during the Rigopiano avalanche, revealing the harrowing details of the incident.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Large amounts of snow close several ski resorts in the Alps

Significant snowfall in the Alps has resulted in the closure of multiple ski resorts due to dangerous avalanche conditions.

Feb 12 • 13:12 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We haven't experienced such a risk of avalanches since 2018": during the vacation period, major ski resorts close slopes

Major ski resorts in the French Alps, including Tignes and La Plagne, have closed their slopes due to extreme avalanche risk ahead of the February school holidays.

Feb 12 • 11:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An "exceptional" avalanche situation: Savoie on red alert due to storm Nils

The Savoie region in France is on red alert for avalanches as storm Nils brings heavy snowfall, leading to dangerously unstable snow layers.

Feb 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The road to Berlevåg has reopened

County road 890 between Kongsfjord and Berlevåg has reopened after being closed due to a snow avalanche.

Feb 10 • 06:52 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

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