A severe snowstorm caused major disruptions in the Swiss and French Alps, significantly impacting Easter holiday travel and leaving many stranded.
Zermatt, a popular Swiss ski resort, was completely cut off from the outside world; residents and tourists were instructed to shelter in place.
The French resort town of Tignes also faced severe challenges, prompting a town-wide lockdown due to the imminent avalanche threat.
Power outages, transportation shutdowns, and communication failures further compounded the difficulties caused by this unprecedented snowfall.
