Avalanche forecast

Middle Lys Valley

Regione Valle d'Aosta
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,500 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,500 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

The more recent wind slabs represent the main danger. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,500 m

Avalanche Activity

The more recent wind slabs represent the main danger. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas above approximately 2500 m and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Dry avalanches can be released, mostly by large additional loads, especially on very steep shady slopes. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the icy crust.

Snowpack Structure

Above approximately 2200 m from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. In particular in the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 1 (low) a little snow is lying in all altitude zones. As a consequence of highly fluctuating temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface during the last four days. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable.

Tendency

In some localities a little new snow. The wind will be strong adjacent to ridgelines. The danger will increase a little during the day.

Bulletin data: Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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