Overview
- Avalanche services kept the risk at level 4 in several Alpine regions from Tirol and Vorarlberg to parts of the French Alps, forming a broad high‑risk band across the range.
- In France’s Savoie, media report three skier deaths on Sunday in separate incidents at La Plagne, Courchevel and Vallorcine, with additional injuries in Tignes and Orelle.
- Austria recorded one death in Tirol and multiple injuries after a series of off‑piste slides, with large search operations reported near St. Anton, Jochberg, Tux and the Rofan area.
- Rescue teams used helicopters, avalanche dogs and dozens of personnel, confronting deep burials of up to 2.5 meters and prolonged search times.
- Parts of the Allgäu and Switzerland were downgraded to considerable danger, yet authorities say the elevated risk will persist and warn skiers to avoid unpatrolled terrain.