Upper Susa and Chisone Valleys

At intermediate and high altitudes more dry slab avalanches are possible. The avalanche danger will not decrease for the time being.

At intermediate and high altitudes more dry slab avalanches are possible. The avalanche danger will not decrease for the time being.

As a consequence of new snow and a moderate wind, mostly shallow wind slabs formed. Wind slabs can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. This applies in particular on steep slopes, as well as in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain also at intermediate altitudes. Avalanches can be released in deeper layers in particular on steep shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Meticulous route selection is required. Maintaining distances between individuals and one-at-a-time descents are recommended.

5 to 10 cm of snow has fallen since Sunday above approximately 1200 m. As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes moderate wind from westerly directions, further wind slabs formed in particular above the tree line. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers on wind-protected shady slopes. Towards its surface, the snowpack consists of rounded crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is not capable of bearing a load, in particular on steep sunny slopes. Intermediate and high altitudes: Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on very steep shady slopes.