Austria warns extreme avalanche danger

In Austria, the risk of avalanches so great that the country speaks of 'tricky' situation in the mountains.

Traffic had in Austria also greatly affected by the snowfall. Twice the Fernpass Saturday was closed because of the snow. The pass is an important link between Germany and Austria. On the highways were long queues and there occurred serious accidents. Also had to ski a World Cup race in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee Saturday are canceled due to weather conditions.