1.   The highest level of avalanche alert had been given the day before, but the homes in Montroc were not regarded as under threat.

2.   Authorities issued a general avalanche alert because of the vast quantities of snow falling in mountain regions.

3.   Heavy snowfalls stalled traffic and closed rail lines Wednesday as authorities sent out a general avalanche alert.

4.   Heavy snowfalls caused traffic chaos and closed rail lines Wednesday as authorities sent out a general avalanche alert.

5.   Recent heavy snowfall followed by blue skies and sunshine Monday had prompted avalanche alerts in Switzerland and Italy.

6.   Swiss authorities have issued a general avalanche alert for the past two weeks because of abundant snow and unusually warm weather.

7.   The icy grip over Europe intensified Tuesday with snowfall wreaking havoc on the roads and rails and leading to an avalanche alert in many parts of the Alps.

8.   Torrential rain caused floods and mudslides in many parts of Switzerland on Friday, cutting transport links and prompting authorities to issue an avalanche alert in mountain regions.

9.   Swiss authorities issued an avalanche alert after a sudden rise in the temperature made snow slopes dangerous.