Monregalese Valleys

New snow and wind slabs, in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation caution is to be exercised in particular at intermediate and high altitudes.

New snow and wind slabs, in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation caution is to be exercised in particular at intermediate and high altitudes.

Over a wide area 30 to 40 cm of snow fell in the last two days above approximately 1200 m. The new snow and wind slabs of the last two days can be released easily or naturally above approximately 1800 m. On very steep slopes small and medium-sized avalanches are possible. The older wind slabs are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.

Over a wide area 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Wednesday above approximately 1200 m. The new snow is lying on a crust on sunny slopes and at low and intermediate altitudes. Above the tree line: The older wind slabs are covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. The sometimes moderate wind will transport the new snow.

The danger of dry avalanches will not decrease for the time being.