787 Historic snowfall in the French Alps! A record 8 meters of snowfall in the La Rosière, Savoie

22 Feb 2026Historic snowfall in the French Alps, particularly in the Savoie department, has reached record levels, causing disruptions and dangerous conditions. Avalanches have blocked roads, isolated villages, and claimed lives, prompting avalanche warnings and the deployment of heavy machinery for snow removal. The situation remains precarious with further snowfall expected.