Winter has arrived in the Alps
The Grimsel pass closed yesterday afternoon, following the Furka pass which shut on Tuesday evening after the season's first snowfall.
The Susten has been off limits since yesterday morning, and MeteoSwiss says the snow line will drop to around 1,300 metres in Valais.
The Grand-Saint-Bernard and Grosse Scheidegg are already shut for the winter.
Drivers heading south are advised to check routes before setting off
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