Avalanche forecast

North and center of Aran

Lauegi Val d'Aran
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Avalanche danger

All elevations
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,100 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Gliding snow

    • Below 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow are to be assessed with care and prudence.

Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released by people on shady slopes. In these aspects the avalanches are medium-sized. Released avalanches and whumpfing sounds confirm this situation. The more recent wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant at intermediate and high altitudes. The avalanches are rather small. Medium-sized avalanches are further not ruled out. As a consequence of warming gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are to be expected. Careful route selection is recommended.

Snowpack Structure

Shady slopes intermediate and high altitudes: Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted. On Friday it will be partly cloudy. Especially low and intermediate altitudes,: The surface of the snowpack will soften during the day. In particular at elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

Tendency

The avalanche activity will slowly increase.

Bulletin data: Lauegi, Conselh Generau d'Aran (CC BY 4.0)

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