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

Wind slabs and wet snow require caution. Especially in the valleys bordering the Ribagorçana basin and the Pallaresa basin the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: few

  • Wet snow

    • Above 1,900 m
    Size
    1

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Wind slabs and wet snow require caution. Especially in the valleys bordering the Ribagorçana basin and the Pallaresa basin the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

As a consequence of new snow and wind from southerly directions, wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas as well as at elevated altitudes. In many cases avalanches are small and easily released. Some medium-sized avalanches are further to be expected. Especially on steep sunny slopes and at low and intermediate altitudes small and medium-sized moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.

Snowpack Structure

In particular high altitudes: 5 to 20 cm of snow has fallen. Sunday: The weather will be sunny at times. The wind will be moderate adjacent to ridgelines. At low altitude no snow is lying.

Tendency

Gradual decrease in danger of dry and moist avalanches.

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

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