Avalanche forecast

Graie Alps

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

Above treeline
3 · Considerable
Below treeline
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The fresh snow and the wind slabs represent the main danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Persistent weak layers

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

The fresh snow and the wind slabs represent the main danger.

In particular on steep slopes and adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are possible as a consequence of the moderate wind. The avalanche-prone wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases. In particular on very steep shady slopes the avalanches can be released in deep layers of the snowpack and reach large size. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large avalanches are possible.

Snowpack Structure

10 to 20 cm of snow, and up to 30 cm in some localities, fell on Wednesday in all altitude zones. The moderate wind has transported the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers. Faceted weak layers exist in the snowpack on steep shady slopes. Especially steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of rising temperatures and solar radiation a crust will form on the surface during the next few days.

Tendency

The weather will be sunny at times. These conditions will facilitate a gradual settling of the snowpack.

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

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