What are the serious consequences of avalanches in Swiss ski resorts?

Recently, the Swiss Alps were hit by heavy snow and traffic was blocked. On the 22nd local time, a video was uploaded to social networking sites, which recorded the moment of an avalanche in Zermatt, a Swiss ski resort.

The location of the avalanche is still some distance from the town. Instead of fleeing in panic, people stood on the street and witnessed this scene.

In another video, you can clearly see the heavy snow pouring down from the top of the mountain, like a white waterfall.

On the 22nd, due to snowfall in the Alps, Swiss officials issued an avalanche warning again. A spokesman for Zermatt said that local roads and railways stopped operating, and helicopters used to pick up skiers were temporarily suspended due to the weather.

Zermatt, a ski resort, is located at the foot of the most famous Matterhorn in the Alps. Due to the severe snowstorm, there have been many avalanches in the local area recently.