State Department Issues Avalanche Warning for Switzerland, Austria, France

The U.S. State Department has issued a warning of “significantly increased avalanche danger” in parts of Switzerland, Austria, and France, urging Americans abroad to monitor local forecasts. This alert follows numerous avalanche fatalities across Europe this season, with Austrian regions at Danger Level 4 and other areas at Level 3. Travelers are advised to avoid backcountry activities and stay on marked trails. In California, a recent avalanche near Lake Tahoe resulted in eight deaths, marking the state’s deadliest avalanche incident.