The Local reports the avalanche risk was elevated to four (strong) since Tuesday, when two people were killed by an avalanche in the Val Venosta area. Skiers have flocked to resorts across Italy’s north, drawn to the ample percipitation after a relatively dry season last. Up to two meters of snow fell across the Breuil-Cervania ski area within 24 hours, prompting the closure of the Valtournenche Road and trapping 12,000 people.
“For two hours I shoveled snow to dig-out my car, only to arrive to discover the road closed. We’re stuck here and cannot ski anywhere. Our holiday is ruined.” -local skier
images from Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche iG & fotosearch.es