Pontey-Clavalité

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Weak layers in the old snowpack represent the main danger.

Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow. In some cases they are medium-sized and can be released also by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2300 m. Fresh wind slabs are rather small. They have formed in particular in the south and generally in the high Alpine regions. The numerous rocks hidden by the recent snow are the main danger.

Wednesday: 5 to 10 cm of snow will fall from the afternoon above approximately 1200 m. Little snow will fall on Thursday in some localities. Snow depths vary greatly at intermediate and high altitudes, depending on the infuence of the wind. Weak layers exist in the snowpack in particular at intermediate altitudes. The weather conditions gave rise to slight moistening of the snowpack in all aspects below approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of falling temperatures and partly cloudy skies a crust formed on the surface during the last few days. The conditions will facilitate a gradual strengthening of the snowpack.

In some localities some new snow above approximately 1200 m: The avalanche danger will persist.