North and center of Aran

New snow as the day progresses. In the afternoon danger level 2 (moderate) will be reached.

New snow as the day progresses. In the afternoon danger level 2 (moderate) will be reached.

Over a wide area 10 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until late in the night above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of the snowfall more frequent dry slab avalanches are possible as the day progresses, but they will be mostly small. These can be released by people or triggered naturally. Southern border of Aran As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong northwesterly wind, extensive wind slabs will form towards the evening in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.

The new snow will be deposited on a crust in particular on shady slopes at intermediate and high altitudes. Snow depths vary greatly at intermediate and high altitudes, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Friday: Gradual increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind.