Avalanche forecast

Eastern Retiche Alps

ARPA Lombardia
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Avalanche danger

Above treeline
2 · Moderate
Below treeline
1 · Low
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Highlights

Fresh wind slabs above approximately 2500 m.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above treeline

  • Wet snow

    • Below treeline

Avalanche Activity

Fresh wind slabs above approximately 2500 m.

The fresh and older wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence above approximately 2500 m. On wind-loaded slopes and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain the situation is more precarious. Weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on north, northeast and northwest facing slopes.

Snowpack Structure

In particular above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released even by a single winter sport participant above approximately 2500 m. Especially shady slopes where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are unfavourable. Low and intermediate altitudes as well as sunny slopes: The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to consolidation of the snowpack.

Bulletin data: ARPA Lombardia (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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