At least 11 dead as avalanches strike multiple Alpine sites in Italy and France

Snow avalanches struck northern Italy and south-eastern France between February 7--8, 2026, killing at least 11 people across multiple Alpine locations. Italian authorities reported several fatalities in Trentino–Alto Adige and Lombardy, while French media confirmed deaths in the Hautes-Alpes. The incidents occurred during a period of elevated avalanche danger following recent snowfall and wind loading. Source