This doesn't sound good.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/27/climbers-killed-in-avalanches...
Been there, nice people, great mountains & mountaineers, that's sad.
Yes, it was a pity to hear about that. Rumours of GPS issues in the area which might have made things worse for the folk up there. Hope they manage to get more down safely.
This Alpine Conditions page gives a summary of what is being climbed at the moment, what is 'in' nick and what the prospects are...