Avalanches Claim Five Lives in Austrian Alps Amid Heavy Snowfall
Avalanches Claim Five Lives in Austrian Alps Amid Heavy Snowfall
US · Published Feb 21, 2026
• Five people died in avalanches in the Austrian Alps due to heavy snowfall.
• The avalanche risk is high in Tyrol, with warnings issued for off-piste areas.
• Heavy snowfall caused power outages and transport disruptions, including temporary airport closures.
Five fatalities reported after intense snowfall
Tragically, five individuals lost their lives in a series of avalanches that struck the Austrian Alps following a period of intense snowfall on Friday.
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