Since last Friday, seven individuals have lost their lives due to the extreme snow chaos in the Austrian Alps, with confirmation that one of the victims is a Swedish man in his 30s who had emigrated from Sweden. The death occurred on Friday, February 20, and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the incident, stating that they cannot provide further details due to consular confidentiality.

The situation in the Austrian Alps is classified as critical, with reports of over 200 avalanches being registered over the weekend, and avalanche danger levels remain very high across many parts of the country. Dramatic footage has emerged from locations such as St. Anton, showing the violent descent of large snow masses down the mountainsides.

Rescue operations have been ongoing throughout the weekend, but challenging weather conditions have hindered these efforts on multiple occasions. As more avalanches threaten safety, authorities are urging caution and reconsideration of travel plans to affected areas as they assess the risks associated with the ongoing weather chaos.