In reply to julien.
@xuv_writes In the village in Switzerland where we were staying before Easter, on the last days of our holidays, one meter of snow suddenly fell. A lot of trees, already in spring mode, collapsed. Roads were blocked. Electricity fell out, the network was patchy. We were so naive to play in the snow (at 1700 meters in Valais/Wallis, in the Alps). The locals rightfully eyerolled and warned us of the danger for avalanche. They were scared for the village. Everybody had to stay inside. In the meantime we were able to share some food, get some old bread, make emergency plans. The local village shop was closed because the shopkeeper lived at the other side of the valley. We were staying in the cramped chalet of relatives, because there was a wood stove. There was village solidarity, helping to clear snow, making pasta plans with one generator. Talking to people that in the years before you did not. But this had not happened in years. When the electricity came back, so did the local village news via the local app, listing the danger and progress.
Helicopters swerved into detonate explosives and launch mini avalanches.
The planning is meticulous, but at a certain point you realize you cannot do much. Also quite sure, this incident at this time of the year was climate change related.