Avalanche forecast

Gesso and Vermenagna Valleys

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,300 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wet snow

    • Below 2,700 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

The wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.

The wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant on steep northwest and west facing slopes above approximately 2300 m. Steep slopes are to be evaluated with care and prudence. In particular on very steep sunny slopes and in starting zones where no previous releases have taken place medium-sized gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible as a consequence of warming during the day.

Snowpack Structure

Over a wide area 30 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Tuesday above approximately 1800 m. As a consequence of northeasterly wind, soft wind slabs formed. The surface of the snowpack will freeze, but a strong crust will not form and will soften during the day.

Tendency

The spring-like weather conditions will give rise to increasing settling of the snowpack.

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

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