There has been another fatal avalanche in Switzerland taking the death toll to 17 this season. Overall in the Alps it is now more than 50 - already half the annual average. In the latest incident 1 person has died & police said others may be buried under the snow, but no other victims have been found so far. It follows 4 deaths in the Tirol over the weekend. It is one of the most dangerous periods in recent years across the Alps. There have been more than 50 deaths so far this winter and it comes as many resorts are closed. Extreme caution is urged across many parts of the Alps.