Avalanche forecast

Middle Lys Valley

Regione Valle d'Aosta
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,100 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,100 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

As you climb higher in altitude, danger spots are more widespread.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,100 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,100 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

As you climb higher in altitude, danger spots are more widespread.

The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs represent the main danger. Winter sport participants can release avalanches in some places. Mostly they are shallow. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and on steep, little used slopes. In some places avalanches can also be triggered in the old snowpack. These are medium-sized and can mostly only be released by large loads. Maintaining distances between individuals and one-at-a-time descents are recommended. Small to medium-sized dry snow slides and avalanches are possible.

Snowpack Structure

Friday: 5 to 10 cm of snow fell during the night above approximately 1200 m. The fresh snow and especially the wind-blown snow drifts, both soft and hard, cover a thin layer of old snow and partly also surface hoar. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes.

Tendency

The danger will persist. Little snow will fall until Monday.

Bulletin data: Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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