Graie Alps

The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise.

The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise.

Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found above approximately 2500 m, in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example, in particular along the border with France. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the icy crust.

In all regions only a little snow is now lying. In particular at low and intermediate altitudes from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The snowpack is well consolidated. Below approximately 1900 m, shady slopes: It is not distinctly layered and its surface consists of surface hoar. This applies in particular above approximately 2200 m along the border with France.