Weather & Science
Snow in Alps Raises Avalanche Risk, While High Winds Hit Spain
- Heavy snowfall is affecting parts of Switzerland and France
- Temperatures across much of Europe are expected to be mild
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Snow blanketed parts of the Alps in the lead-up to Christmas, while windy conditions triggered weather alerts elsewhere in Europe.
Ski resorts including Chamonix in France and Verbier in Switzerland are facing high avalanche risks, and yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place across swaths of the Alps. Forecaster MeteoSuisse said as much as a meter of snow may fall in high-altitude areas on Monday.