Monregalese Valleys

The new snow and wind slabs of last week represent the main danger.

The new snow and wind slabs of last week represent the main danger.

Some fresh snow and in particular the wind slabs formed during the snowfall represent the main danger. Since Monday wind slabs formed in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. These can be released, especially by large additional loads, on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects above approximately 2300 m. These avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep slopes. On wind-loaded slopes several small and medium-sized avalanches were reported. As the temperature drops there will be a rapid decrease in the danger of moist and wet avalanches during the night. In some localities a little new snow: The avalanche danger will persist.

In particular at higher altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze. In its middle, the snowpack is faceted; its surface consists of loosely bonded snow, especially on steep shady slopes. On steep sunny slopes below approximately 2800 m only a little snow is lying.