Foehn (?) effect over the Alps

FALSE COLOR N17_04nov12_1001 2004 Nov 12 10:04 UTC N17 False Color
Looks like Foehn effect over the north rim of the Alps. But the air pressure difference between north and south is not indicating a Foehn situation. Clouds are blown out over the existing fog layer.

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