[PHOTOS] Snow Buries French Alps as Massive Storm Dumps 6 Feet of Powder - SnowBrains

"Snowfall in France this week has been huge, with some resorts seeing more than 2 meters (6.6 feet) in the last five days. A massive winter storm hammered the French Alps from February 10-13, unleashing monster snowfall that has buried resorts and reshaped the mountain landscape just days before Valentine's Day weekend. Across the Northern Alps - including iconic resorts in Haute-Savoie, Savoie, and Isère - weather stations reported extraordinary snow totals."

"The recent snowfall piled on top of a fragile snowpack that had been building throughout the season. Mountain forecasters described the resulting snow layers as highly unstable and urged guests to exercise extreme restraint and caution. Meteo France placed several areas under red avalanche alert. Skiers, freeriders, and mountaineers were urged to stay well inside marked terrain and avoid tempting untracked lines until stability improves."

A powerful winter storm from February 10-13 dropped extraordinary snow totals across the Northern Alps, with some resorts receiving over two meters in five days. Grand Montets recorded the highest total at 2.13 meters, and higher elevations above 1,800–2,000 meters accumulated especially large amounts. Strong winds created deep wind slabs, increasing avalanche risk and making fresh slopes highly unstable. Several resorts and roads temporarily closed while crews cleared drifts. Mountain forecasters placed areas under red avalanche alerts and urged skiers, freeriders, and mountaineers to remain inside marked terrain and exercise extreme caution until stability improves.

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