Avalanche
Storm Pedro approaches France amid floods and heavy snow
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France faces extreme weather with widespread floods, heavy snowfall, and a deadly avalanche in Savoie. Storm Pedro, expected Wednesday and Thursday, risks worsening conditions with strong winds and heavy rains. Authorities urge vigilance in several regions.
A large avalanche was triggered by four snowmobile drivers at Guvertfjället just south of Ammarnäs in Sorsele municipality on Friday. The rescue operation involving helicopters, avalanche dogs, and mountain rescuers ended without finding any injured people.
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A backcountry avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains claimed the lives of eight skiers and left one missing on Tuesday. The incident involved a group of 15 skiers, including members of the elite Sugar Bowl Academy, as they returned from remote huts. The event marks the deadliest avalanche in the United States in four decades.
The Colorado Avalanche will start a two-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at Rogers Place. Colorado enters with an 8-1-5 record after a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, while Edmonton is 6-5-4 following a 4-3 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars.
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The Edmonton Oilers return home Saturday to face the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Place, seeking consistency after recent losses. Colorado leads the NHL with an 8-1-5 record and boasts strong offensive contributions from key players. Edmonton aims to address third-period struggles in this key matchup.