People walk past the Eiffel Tower shut down as a precautionary measure, in Paris, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. France's national weather agency Meteo France says a large part of the country is on alert for dangerous levels of snow and ice and urged people to limit their movement. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

At least 26 people have been killed in the last month as winter storms continue to dump snow on Europe. Last week, heavy snow triggered several avalanches, and now Western Europe braces for a cold front that could bring as much as half a foot of snow in some areas.

The Eiffel Tower shut down to tourists on Tuesday as Paris received a coating of snow. Meteo France, France's national weather agency, issued an alert for much of the country for dangerous levels of snow and ice, AP reported. The agency urged people to limit travel.

Severe Weather Europe reported that the system hit the British Isles and Ireland early Tuesday. Precipitation changed from. Snow was also reported in The Netherlands on Tuesday.

BBC , as well as avalanches in more mountainous areas receiving snow and heavy winds.

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A 24-year-old Swiss ski patroller who was killed last Monday as as they attempted to safely trigger avalanches, according to Swiss news site, The Local. The man's colleague was able to pull himself from the snow. At least 25 others died in snow-related accidents in the last month.

An avalanche struck southern Germany last Sunday, damaging a hotel in the village of Balderschwang. No injuries were reported in the avalanche.

Click through the slideshow above to see the latest of the continuing winter weather throughout Europe.

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The snow covers some areas of the ancient Acropolis hill and Plaka the tourist district of Athens, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Schools in the Greek capital and many surrounding areas are to remain closed due to weather conditions after snowfall blanketed Athens, with temperatures in some areas of the country plunging well below freezing. (Eurokinissi via AP)