Storm Leonardo Winds Topple Skiers at Pas de la Casa
Gale-force gusts from Storm Leonardo knocked dozens of skiers off their feet at Andorra's Pas de la Casa resort, as captured in a viral TikTok video.
Key Points
- Winds from Storm Leonardo knocked over dozens of skiers at Pas de la Casa, Andorra.
- Viral TikTok video shows riders tumbling and unable to stand on slopes.
- Storm disrupted Thursday operations; similar issues occurred before.
- No injuries reported; authorities silent on closures or measures.
Strong winds from storm Leonardo knocked over skiers on the slopes of Pas de la Casa yesterday, making it nearly impossible for many to stay upright.
The powerful gusts, captured in a video filmed by a skier and shared on TikTok, showed dozens of people struggling against the force of the wind. Riders tumbled to the ground, while others could not even stand and chose to remain seated in the snow rather than risk falling.
The incident occurred at the Pas de la Casa ski resort in Andorra, where the storm disrupted normal operations on Thursday. Similar wind-related disruptions have affected the station in the past, highlighting the challenges of skiing in adverse weather conditions.
No injuries were reported in the footage or related accounts, though authorities have not issued further details on closures or safety measures taken at the time. The video quickly gained attention online, underscoring the storm's intensity in the Pyrenean resort.
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