Avalanches
At least five dead after snowstorm in Austria
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At least five people have died in Austria following a heavy snowstorm, including avalanche victims in Tirol. Vienna airport temporarily halted operations, and there were power outages and road closures. Avalanche risk remains high in the Alps.
Clear signs of unstable snow exist in the mountains around Grövelsjön, with several avalanches observed on the Norwegian side. Mountain rescuer Mikael Westerdahl warns of avalanche risk and advises avoiding steep slopes. The danger depends on weather developments and could increase with more snow or rain.
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Avalanche risk in northern Dalarna is very high due to unstable snow conditions, according to mountain rescue. Mikael Westerdahl, operations leader in Grövelsjön and nature guardian at the County Administrative Board of Dalarna, urges caution in the area.
Following recent snowfalls, avalanche danger in the Alps has risen to level 4 out of 5. From the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria to the French Alps, experts are warning for Sunday of spontaneous avalanches that can trigger with minimal load or on their own. Professionals urge great caution and restraint off the pistes.
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Significant avalanche danger (level 3) now affects three Swedish mountain areas, up from two in recent forecasts, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Lavinprognoser.se. Southern Lapland's west-facing slopes join southern Jämtland (including Åre) and western Härjedalen. Warnings valid until Friday, January 3, at 6 p.m.