Well, at least it has finally started snowing in Europe.

"An avalanche has blocked the train tracks and roads leading to the Swiss resort town Zermatt, leaving skiers and vacationers trapped, according to the Daily Mail.

The popular ski destination has reportedly been blanketed by more than 3 feet of snow in about 24 hours, triggering an avalanche."



http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/06/10007883-avalanche-traps-skiers-at-swiss-resort

Too much snow is worse than no snow, AK getting hammered too.

http://thecordovatimes.com/article/1201cordova_snow_emergency

Yes, AK is apparently getting hammered as the title of another article in the same paper indicates:

"Residents say they have not seen this much snow since the 1970s"

http://thecordovatimes.com/article/1201residents_say_they_have_not_seen_this_much