Avalanche forecast

Border Graie Alps

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
3 · Considerable
Below 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The fresh and older wind slabs can still be released.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    3

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wind slab

    • Below 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

The fresh and older wind slabs can still be released.

The wind slabs can still be released and generally at intermediate and high altitudes. In the regions exposed to precipitation this applies in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches can in some cases be triggered in the old snowpack and reach quite a large size. In the regions exposed to the foehn wind the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Careful route selection and spacing between individuals are recommended.

Snowpack Structure

Stability tests have shown the existence of a weak snowack in particular in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. The fresh and older wind slabs are to be found on northeast, east and southeast facing slopes. Large-grained weak layers exist in the old snowpack on shady slopes. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In particular in the vicinity of peaks hardly any snow is lying.

Tendency

As a consequence of rising temperatures and partly cloudy skies the snowpack will consolidate. The meteorological conditions will facilitate a gradual decrease in the avalanche danger.

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

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