Monregalese Valleys

Snowfall above approximately 1000 m. Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind.

Snowfall above approximately 1000 m. Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind.

Early morning: The hard wind slabs can still be released in some cases in particular on very steep north, east and southeast facing slopes and generally at intermediate and high altitudes. In some cases the avalanches are medium-sized and can mostly be released by large loads. During the day: Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. In the course of the day over a wide area danger level 3 (considerable) will be reached at intermediate and high altitudes. In particular in the vicinity of peaks and in gullies and bowls small and medium-sized slab avalanches are possible as a consequence of the wind. Additionally in some places avalanches can also be released in the old snowpack and reach large size. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant or triggered naturally. Near the border with France the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Careful route selection and spacing between individuals are recommended.

Saturday: 20 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the evening above approximately 1500 m. The wind slabs of last week will be covered with new snow and therefore difficult to recognise. The new snow will be deposited on a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. Especially at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Towards its surface, the snowpack is not homogeneous, and its surface has a crust that is strong in many cases.

Sunday: Over a wide area snowfall above approximately 800 m. As a consequence of the moderate to strong northeasterly wind, the snow drift accumulations will increase in size at the weekend. Further increase in avalanche danger in the course of the day.