There's Something 'Highly Unusual' About This Photo of the Matterhorn

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A warm, dry summer has added to the Matterhorn. A piece of familiarity is missing with the snow.

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The Matterhorn peak is unrecognizable: by the end of September, the snow had almost disappeared, while the persistent autumn warmth transformed the view of the Alps.

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One of the most famous Alpine peaks offers an unusual sight at the end of September. The Matterhorn is mostly snow-free all the way to the summit, and instead of a white blanket, its slopes are dominated by bare rock. Such a state of affairs is not common at this time of year. It is the result of long periods of very warm weather and a lack of snowfall.