24 Jan 2018 | 05:04 PM UTC
France: Avalanche warnings in mountainous regions Jan. 24
Avalanche warnings active in mountainous regions of France January 24; avalanches and associated transportation disruptions possible in the coming days
Event
Avalanche warnings are in effect in several mountainous regions of France as of Wednesday, January 24. The departments affected by the avalanche warnings include: Haute Savoie, Isère, Savoie, Alpes de Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, and Hautes-Alpes, according to local affiliates of the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS).
Avalanches and consequent transportation disruptions are possible in the affected areas in the coming days.
Advice
Individuals present in affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports and updates from the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS), confirm travel reservations, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities (e.g. evacuation or shelter-in-place orders).
