Middle Lys Valley

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the new snow. Natural avalanches are possible.

Increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of the new snow. Natural avalanches are possible.

Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Saturday above approximately 2000 m. In regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more widespread. The sometimes moderate wind will transport the new snow. On steep slopes and at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain natural dry avalanches are possible, even medium-sized ones. From starting zones at higher altitudes natural avalanches, capable of reaching the valleys, must be expected in isolated cases. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. These avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep slopes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain.

Little snow fell on Friday. Friday: 5 to 15 cm of snow has fallen above approximately 2000 m. In many places new snow is being deposited on bare ground (--), in particular on sunny slopes and at low and intermediate altitudes. Below approximately 2200 m only a little snow is lying on south and southwest facing slopes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Also adjacent to ridgelines hardly any snow is lying.

In all aspects there will be a gradual decrease in the danger of dry avalanches.