West Sibillini Mountains

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases especially on very steep shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can be released, mostly by large loads and reach medium size.

The weather conditions gave rise to significant consolidation of the snowpack. The snowpack remains generally well bonded. As a consequence of low temperatures the snowpack will become faceted during the next few days and therefore lose strength. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes at intermediate and high altitudes and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack.