Avalanche forecast

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Regione Valle d'Aosta
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,000 m
1 · Low
Below 2,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

In some localities some new snow above approximately 2000 m.

Avalanche problems

  • New snow

    • Above 2,000 m
  • Wet snow

    • Below 2,700 m
  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,700 m

Tendency

In some localities some new snow above approximately 2000 m. The avalanche danger will increase but remain within the current danger level. The conditions remain spring-like.

Avalanche Activity

In some localities some new snow above approximately 2000 m.

At higher altitudes and on very steep slopes individual small dry avalanches are possible as a consequence of new snow and wind. The new snow can be released in isolated cases on west to north to south facing aspects and at intermediate and high altitudes. As the day progresses below approximately 2800 m there will be an increase in the danger of moist avalanches within the current danger level. A latent danger of ground avalanches exists, in particular on very steep grassy slopes. Avalanches can additionally in very isolated cases be released in the old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes. These avalanche prone locations are rare but are difficult to recognise.

Snowpack Structure

In some localities some new snow above approximately 2000 m. The conditions are spring-like. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust. The new snow will be deposited on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 3000 m. Less snow than usual is lying. At low and intermediate altitudes from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

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

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