Middle Lys Valley

Gradual decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops.

Gradual decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops.

Wind slabs can still be released in some cases, caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. In particular along the border with Switzerland the avalanche prone locations are more widespread. As a consequence of warming mostly small moist avalanches are possible, in particular in steep rocky terrain, and at the base of rock walls.

In all aspects snow depths vary greatly above approximately 2200 m, depending on the infuence of the wind. Below approximately 1800 m from a snow sport perspective, insufficient snow is lying. On steep sunny slopes below approximately 2500 m a little snow is lying. The snowpack is not distinctly layered. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals. Isolated small moist avalanches have been released as a consequence of warming. As a consequence of rising temperatures the snowpack will settle on Wednesday. These meteorological conditions will foster a change towards better conditions on wind-loaded slopes.

Gradual increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and strong wind.