Code red Alps: extreme avalanche danger

salzburg - The avalanche risk in Salzburg was raised to level 5 on Wednesday. This is the highest level and is rare. According to the authorities, there is 'very great danger.' For large parts of the...

It has been snowing since Tuesday evening, followed by more snow on Wednesday. Especially the new, light snow is a problem: it is easy to move and quickly creates an avalanche. In addition, the snow cover has become so thick in various places that it can burst and can slip.