Avalanche forecast

Graie Alps

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Slab avalanches and moist and wet avalanches are possible from the morning.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,200 m

  • Wet snow

    • Below 2,200 m

Avalanche Activity

Slab avalanches and moist and wet avalanches are possible from the morning.

As a consequence of a strong wind from easterly directions, sometimes large wind slabs will form in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as above approximately 2200 m. Avalanches can be released in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. As a consequence of warming wet and gliding avalanches are possible from the early morning, in particular medium-sized ones. This applies especially in steep rocky terrain. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and caution.

Snowpack Structure

Snow depths vary greatly above approximately 2000 m, depending on the infuence of the wind. As a consequence of rising temperatures and low stratus a crust formed on the surface. This applies in particular on steep slopes below approximately 2500 m. Individual weak layers exist in the snowpack especially on steep west, north and east facing slopes. The wind slabs are bonding poorly with the old snowpack.

Bulletin data: Arpa Piemonte (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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