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A deadly Easter weekend in the Swiss Alps saw at least three people killed in separate avalanches, including a mountaineer and a snowboarder. This adds to an already above-average number of avalanche victims this winter.
5 months ago · 3 sources
Tragedy
An avalanche during a heliskiing excursion in British Columbia, Canada, has killed three Swiss citizens and seriously injured a fourth person. The Swiss foreign ministry has confirmed the tragedy and is assisting family members.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Weather
Authorities have raised the avalanche risk to level 4 ('high') in the southern Swiss Alps, particularly in Ticino, following exceptionally heavy snowfall. Over a meter of fresh snow has been recorded in some areas, prompting warnings of spontaneous avalanches and potential transport disruptions.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
Avalanche
Following a week of heavy snowfall and a maximum-level avalanche warning, Switzerland is grappling with a skier's death and a train derailment. While authorities manage the immediate danger, researchers are developing an AI model that 'listens' for seismic signals to predict slides.
The Local Switzerland · +4 more
Avalanche
Following days of heavy snowfall, a train has derailed in an avalanche in Valais, injuring five passengers. Authorities have issued the highest Level 5 avalanche warning for parts of the Alps, leading to widespread road and rail disruptions and highlighting new research on the unpredictable nature of snowpack fractures.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Avalanche
Swiss authorities have issued the highest avalanche alert for parts of the Alps following heavy snowfall. The extreme conditions have led to multiple road closures and caused a train to derail in canton Valais, injuring five passengers.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Weather
Authorities have declared the highest avalanche alert for parts of the Swiss Alps following heavy snowfall and storms. The severe conditions have led to road closures, a train derailment injuring five, and the death of a snowboarder.
The Local Switzerland · +4 more
Public Safety
Swiss authorities have raised the avalanche danger to level four ('high') in canton Valais following heavy snowfall and strong winds. The bulletin warns that very large avalanches may occur naturally and could affect exposed roads and infrastructure.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Alps
A German man has died and four others were hurt after an avalanche struck a group of cross-country skiers in the Swiss Alps, police confirmed on Saturday.
The Local Switzerland
Obituary
Ueli Kestenholz, a pioneering Swiss snowboarder and Olympic bronze medallist from the 1998 Nagano Games, has died at the age of 50 after being swept away by an avalanche in Valais. The incident occurred as authorities issued heightened avalanche alerts for parts of the Swiss Alps.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Obituary
Legendary snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, a 1998 Olympic bronze medallist and X Games champion, has tragically died at age 50 after being swept away by an avalanche in Lötschental, Valais.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Weather
Heavy snowfall has prompted authorities to issue a high avalanche danger warning (level 4 of 5) for parts of the Swiss Alps. The severe winter conditions have also led to numerous flight cancellations by SWISS and widespread transportation delays.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
