that's right so that the accident that occurred last night was in west austria and lash were in central austria and so far the emergency workers that we've talked to have not had to rescue anybody this season but they are up in helicopters every chance they get when they have a break in the weather they go out they they check the avalanche situation sometimes throwing bombs into pockets of snow to loosen them up so they can have a controlled avalanche and not have a tragedy like we saw and in west austria last night and they've also been working around the clock to to clear roofs and to shake snow off the trees so they don't fall on the streets and on power lines and what about the full cost i mean is that going to get any easier for the people in the area. it's not going to get easier nobody is in panic mode they seem to have the situation under control here but there's rain forecast it was actually raining earlier it's kind of a mix of snow and rain but it's a really wet snow and when that sits on roofs it becomes extremely heavy up to six times heavier than than light snow and when t

warning of more storms heavy snow and avalanches across the alps last night an avalanche in the west austria buried at least three german skiers their bodies were recovered by rescue workers overall some twenty four people are believed to have died in weather related incidents across the region emergency services fear a brief respite in the downfall could only be temporary. yes it has been covering the snow chaos for us in the alps and he joins us now for the latest so i mean what can you tell us about those german skiers who were killed. that's right as you said there were three found dead one still missing they went missing after they went skiing off slope and the wife reported them missing and they were the three bodies were found just an hour later at eleven pm unfortunately they had to call off the search for the last one because of conditions up there they're in avalanche territory the snow is coming down on the rescue workers just couldn't put their own lives at risk or asked them if they feel safe and they've pointed out which is true that you're safe if you stay on slope and the peo

and foggy the significant active snowfall seems to be in ukraine apart from that but near austria and further west when it's quiet his back where it should be for this time winter nine in london but fourteen in madrid if i take your overnight yet again the snow falls in austrian disappears next huge belt comes in for choosing that's more significant i mean that could be on the meter of snow for the outs rights and then lower levels in both poland and germany behind it slightly less cold air very strong wind and rain on top which is more trouble and look what's happened in turkey in this time more significant snow in land and rain on the already flooded southern coast and on the lebanese coast too so in fact. its central eastern mediterranean where the winds are blowing strongly these gray dots of showers shower was offering of course hitting libya and then more significant rain hitting the coast of egypt and then right up towards lebanon and of course eventually south into the key proper winter stuff really. the weather sponsored by cattle and he's. bigger and potentially more dangerous that's the

greece temperature rises still snow and daguerre in albania and this not exists in austria and southern germany to the west things are look quite as you can see temperate but where they should be maybe a little bit mild even if this time the air because the difference in weather central europe and western europe how they get to friday and all the snow has gone the winds of change direction and it's quite and down a little bit further south as well so the end of the week looks a little quiet at least some that been suffering recently but of course that low spinning up in the adriatic we got a very strong wind running right across the western med off the coast of algeria into new zealand at the temperatures think of the big winds and the big waves that they bring and that exists i'm afraid through thursday and indeed friday bringing showers and probably thunderstorms to boot. short films. and inspiration. snow stories of three young women challenging the world around them. al-jazeera selects. a reminder the top stories and opposition candidate to felix to kennedy has been declared the provisional winner of t

of greece temporized still snowing daguerre in albania and this note of exists in austria and southern germany to the west things are look quite as you can see tempered by where they should be maybe a little bit milder even if this time the a because the difference in weather central europe and western europe how they get to friday and all the snow has gone the winds of change direction and it's quite and down a little bit further south as well so the end of the week that's a little quieter at least some of that been suffering recently but of course that low spinning up in the adriatic we got a very strong wind running right across the western med off the coast of our jiri into new zealand at the temperatures think of the big winds and the big waves that they bring and that exists i'm afraid through thursday and indeed friday bringing showers and probably thunderstorms to boot. when a french soldier was murdered in the circles terrorist attacks. his mother retaliate with love. speaking out against intolerance and alienation she travels the world with the resolve of a grieving mother who lost a son but ado

temperature rises and still snowing bug there in albania and this snow to exists in austria and southern germany to the west things are a lot quiet as you can see temps but where they should be maybe a little bit mild even if this time the air because the difference in weather central europe and western europe however get to friday and all the snow has gone the winds of change direction and it's cotton down a little bit further south as well so the end of the week that's a little quiet at least for some that been suffering recently but of course that low spinning up in the adriatic we got a very strong wind running right across the western med off the coast of our jiri into new zealand at the temperatures think of the big winds and the big waves that they bring and that exists i'm afraid through thursday and indeed friday bringing showers and probably thunderstorms to boot. in each year new immigration laws and projects funded by european governments have seen a rapid decline in the migrant transport three people in power travels to agadez to explore the realities faced by the drivers left out of pocket and

austria. and now salt, used to grit the roads, is in short supply. bethany bell reports now from annaberg in the austrian alps westted in white. like many mountain regions in germany and austria, it's experiencing unusually heavy falls of snow. these sensors are there to protect houses from avalanches. the authorities are struggling to remove the snow. these volunteer firefighters are working to clear the roof of anna berg primary school. said from the lawyer austrian fire brigade said they needed to insure the building is safe enough for children to enter. the big problem is that the snow is very heavy, so we have about 3.5 metres on the roofs, and that's the big problem. if it's changing and the snow gets heavier, the big problem is that the roof crashed down, and so it's very dangerous for people that are living here. ca rs have people that are living here. cars have been buried under several metres of snow. and it's a constant struggle to keep paths and roads clear. in neighbouring germany, the army is helping to clear away snow. several areas have been declared disaster zones. and there's more snow on the way

from hungary in play in preparing to remain here in the eastern side of austria but all the action really is taking place to the west and that northerly winds brought a drop in temperature but as following on from a period range will happen overnight sas day into sunday and then beyond that will take place in the western med and develop into the sort of storm system quiet weather to follow that and at the same time you've now look at the water just to generate the weather rob of the not northerly breeze that poured into the arms so we will come down for the south and there is more action on the shores of well morocco algeria tunisia we start our fathers sunday eighteen ribot i think it will feel not as good as that forty analogy is that's nearer the mark of what you'll feel like with that rain maybe showing some snow in the atlas mountains quite pervasive in northern morocco and a good part of our jiri and then really into tunisia east of that is across the looking picture that's just running out of egypt you'll notice south of all this there's a pharaoh breeze blowing out of the the desert but for the sides maybe a

the hungary in play in bringing to remain here in the eastern side of austria but all the action really is taking place to the west now that northerly winds brought a drop in temperature but as following on from a period your readings will happen overnight saturday into sunday and then beyond that it will take place in the western med and develop into the sort of storm system quiet weather to follow that and at the same time you've now look at the water just to generate the weather wrong with the not northerly breeze that brought it into the arms so we will come down a bit through the south and there is more action on the shores of well morocco algeria tunisia we start our fathers sunday eighteen ribot i think it will feel not as good as that forty analogy is that's nearer the mark of what you'll feel like with that rain maybe showing some snow in the atlas mountains quite pervasive in northern morocco and a good part of our jiri and then running into tunisia east of that is across the looking picture that's just cry running out of egypt you'll notice south of all this there's a pharaoh breeze blowing out of the t

would be slave in the croatia and the rest of balkan nations west snow seems likely a little bit further east in slovakia eastern parts of austriabut it's not a huge sing anymore the re money more telling here at the same time running into what was a very pleasant indrawing quite warm spot in portugal us but a change for you rain is on the way quite significant stuff is only six in madrid that means some snow on the sierra nevada as well south of all this quiet ish where the now along the shores of north africa kili is going to be some impact from what's coming in to the western side of our bierria and that's life we'll curl of rain just touching north now dearie and to near zero the next day or so but the winds are particularly strong not really on shore so temperature hovering around the middle to high teens the most part this is cloud ahead of which there is a federal breeze that once again will pick up the dust in eastern libya and probably egypt north of the equator and there aren't that many showers as you might expect this time of year for tropical africa but there's still a hint that maybe in guyana while they are very c

austria and switzerland today. for us we are clearing away the cloud. morning rain and drizzle confined to southernmost counties this afternoon. a few showers in the north and westand may be damp for one or two — temperatures 11, 12 degrees. in the north the breeze is stronger but from the m4 northwards a lot of sunshine around for the gusty winds to be used the pennines maybe the odd shower. showers more frequent in the north and west of scotland. they will turn wintry across high ground. temperatures dropped to 2 degrees later. elsewhere six to 7 degrees — down on the 11 and 12 degrees we started the morning on. that will push towards the east. we will see a widespread frost across parts of scotland in particular. elsewhere just about frost free but chillier in recent nights. still a bit on the chilly side on monday but a spell of rain midweek with gusty winds again will eventually return us back to something that bit cooler. on monday a few showers down the eastern parts of scotland and england. in the west some good, bright breaks here and there. more sunshine than we have seen in the past few days. it will cloud ever more generally. —— cloud over. cooler th

west coast for next round of winter weather. jon: we will be watching. adam, thank you. avalanche kills three german skiers in austria.ened yesterday as they were going down a close trail in the northern alps. one victim's wife is still missing but the poor conditions have caused crews to temporarily call off the search. translator: the risk would be too high at the moment. we decided to stop the search for the missing fourth skier because it has become too dangerous. we know how the weather is developing. we can probably think about continuing the search on wednesday. jon: the woman is still missing is 28 and the other victims are men ranging from dirty two, 57. house republicans leadership pledging to take action after recent comments steeping spark bipartisan outrage. what he said has a lawmakers calling for him to be censured. plus, attorney general nominee william barr preparing to head to capitol hill for his confirmation hearing. what you mean for the mueller probe. next. >> i need a firm commitment he will not allow any interference in the mueller investigation and allow it to reach its conclusion and he will

austria and switzerland today. we are clearing away the cloud. morning rain and drizzle in england and wales confined to the south for the afternoon. good sunny spells, showers in the north and west between 11 and 12 degrees. more sunshine around from the m4 northwards. maybe the odd shower in north—west england, north wales and northern ireland. showers frequent in the north and west of scotland. temperatures drop to2 west of scotland. temperatures drop to 2 degrees in the orkneys later on. the cooler air will push down to the eastern half of the country tonight. we will see a widespread frost across parts of scotland in particular. elsewhere, just about frost free but chillier than recent nights. the mild air holding on towards the west. a bit on the chilly side on monday. overall the first half of the week is fairly mild. a spell of rain midweek with gusty winds will return us to something cooler. here we go for monday. a few showers in eastern scotla nd monday. a few showers in eastern scotland and england. in the west, bright breaks. more sunshine around them we have seen in the past few days. it will cloud overfor the west later. cooler than the weekend, with temperatures b

in this part of central austria where we are now, and in certain parts of the west, the brisk avalanchesg out, that it will keep falling and that will make the danger of more snow slides even greater. bethany, thank you very much. many people grateful. skiing holidays now. this isjust horrible. a little bit coal. wrap up warm if you are there. you won‘t be watching this if you are there. —— cold. let‘s take a look at today‘s papers. brexit leads much of the coverage in on the front pages this morning. the guardian pictures speakerjohn bercow in a packed commons as the government suffered another defeat. mr bercow is also pictured here on the front of the mail. the speaker was accused of anti—brexit bias after allowing a vote to take place which the government then lost. the divorce of the world‘s richest man, amazon bossjess bezos, is the picture story on the front of the times. the paper also reports on the foreign office‘s decision to drop fees levied on victims of forced marriages. "mr speaker takes control" is the daily telegraph‘s headline. the paper also reports on a gaff by the na

austria and switzerland have read warnings in place for heavy snowfall but for us this corporate work southwards sweeping away cloud. patchy rain and drizzle here and there, heavy burst in the west but showers in northern scotland that will continue into the afternoon. then cloudy in the south of the country but it will be mild with temperature around ten, 11d. a brief wind however. dashmac brisk wind. notice how the cloud is broken? a few isolated showers northwards into northern ireland but across scotland greater chance of showers in the west and north, some over the tops of the hills, winds up to 50 mph but wind at the moment around dashmac temperature at the moment ten, 11d, 6, 7 by the end of the afternoon. that air pushes across the east of the country and the dividing line he will separate mild conditions between south and west. the temperature is still in the upper single figures, and a frost tomorrow morning for scotland in parts of 0rkney and shetland. despite the chilly start for some, overall the 1st half of the week will be mild. rain and brisk winter time but eventually it will turn colder as the 2nd half of the week kicks in. here is monday morning for you. a col

austria we have had two weeks snow and 2a hours. it is becoming down heavy all year, ten days. it is having an impact across large parts of europe, this is north—westcular. i am going to look at why it has been so snowy, northerly winds and the reason we have had a lot of snow in the alps is persistent northerly winds all year s0 persistent northerly winds all year so it has been the northern alcacer had the snow, getting to the southern alps hasn't been as much, was up southern alps hasn't been as much, was up over southern alps hasn't been as much, was up over the mountains and comes down the other side a bit warmer. it is cold the fern effect. a lot of snow on the northern side of the alps and has been snowy, persistent northerly. the snow we have had in turkey has been a combination of the cold at the coming down into the mediterranean developing areas of low pressure, a lot of those in greece and that is that any of low pressure bringing the snow into greece and turkey. what we have here isa greece and turkey. what we have here is a bit ofa greece and turkey. what we have here is a bit of a confusing chart, the low pressure they are and the je