Avalanches in Tirol, Austria Claim Multiple Lives Amid Heavy Snowfall
Avalanches in Tirol, Austria Claim Multiple Lives Amid Heavy Snowfall
US · Published Feb 22, 2026
• At least five people have died in avalanches in the Tirol region of Austria following heavy snowfall.
• The combination of strong winds and a weak snowpack has led to a high avalanche risk, prompting warnings from local authorities.
• Officials urge skiers and snowboarders to stay on patrolled slopes and to check avalanche forecasts and carry safety equipment.
Five fatalities reported amid heavy snowfall
Recent avalanches in the Tirol region of Austria have tragically resulted in at least five fatalities due to heavy snowfall and unstable snowpack conditions.
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