Tag: Swiss Alps
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Snow in the Swiss Alps: Pass Closures Prompt Detours and Delays
Snow and closures shake the Swiss Alps Fresh snow is sweeping across parts of the Swiss Alps, with MeteoSwiss setting the snow line between 1,600 and 2,000 meters for Saturday. In the central Alps, up to 20 centimeters of new snow could accumulate by evening, creating slippery conditions and heightening risk for travelers in the…
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Snow in the Swiss Alps: Pass Closures and Traffic Delays
Snow in the Swiss Alps prompts closures of several mountain passes A fresh round of winter weather has moved into the Swiss Alps, with MeteoSwiss forecasting snowfall accumulating as much as 20 centimeters at elevations between 1,600 and 2,000 meters. The central Alps are expected to bear the brunt, with snow layers building through Saturday…
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High-Altitude Renovations at the A Neuve Hut, Val Ferret
Overview: The A Neuve hut and the scope of the project Perched on a rocky spur at 2,735 meters, the cabane de l’A Neuve has watched over the Val Ferret since 1926. This summer, a major renovation is underway to strengthen the timber frame and floor and to repair the hut’s original roof. The aim…