North and center of Aran

Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.

Weakly bonded old snow and wet snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.

Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released in some places by people on shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These can in some cases reach large size. The hard wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitude. Sometimes Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" are medium-sized. Field observations and released avalanches confirm poor snowpack stability. Sunny slopes: As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more frequent moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected from the early morning, even medium-sized ones. Gliding avalanches are also to be expected at any time. The conditions are treacherous for ski touring, freeriding and snowshoe hiking.

The weather will be sunny. The northerly wind has transported the new snow significantly. The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to rapid moistening of the snowpack. At intermediate altitudes there are 120 to 240 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. Snow depths vary greatly at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Tuesday: Hardly any decrease in danger of moist avalanches.