State Department warns Americans of 'extremely dangerous' avalanche conditions across Europe

The State Department on Friday issued a warning of "significantly increased avalanche danger" in parts of Switzerland, Austria, and France, telling Americans abroad to monitor local avalanche forecasts.

The warning comes after dozens of people have died in avalanches across Europe this season so far.

"Authorities report significantly increased avalanche danger in parts of Switzerland, Austria, and France," the State Department wrote in the alert. "Monitor conditions via the European Avalanche Warning Service...