Avalanche danger switzerland

Swiss federal authorities have declared the highest possible avalanche danger level—Level 5—for several regions of the canton of Wallis/Valais, warning of an “extraordinary avalanche situation” following heavier-than-expected snowfall overnight. Related: Avalanche Derails Train in Switzerland, Leaving 5 Injured The Level 5 alert applies to the regions of Val d’Entremont–Val Ferret, Emosson, Conthey–Fully, Montana, Leukerbad–Lötschental, Riederalp, and Konkordia. Cantonal officials say […]