North and center of Aran

Wind slabs and wet snow represent the main danger.

Wind slabs and wet snow represent the main danger.

From the early morning as a consequence of warming during the day there will be a gradual increase in the danger of moist avalanches, in particular at the border to Ribagorça and Pallars. Small to medium-sized natural avalanches are to be expected in all aspects. Moist avalanches can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant. Gliding avalanches are also to be expected at any time. Old wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Sometimes Explanation: "these" may only stand for "these avalanches" are rather small. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.

The surface of the snowpack will freeze very little and will already soften in the late morning. The spring-like weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack in all aspects. The old snowpack will be moist over a wide area. This applies on sunny slopes in all altitude zones, as well as on shady slopes below approximately 2200 m. Weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack on shady slopes. Careful route selection is recommended.

Gradual decrease in danger of dry and moist avalanches.