Avalanche forecast

Southern limit of Aran

Lauegi Val d'Aran
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Avalanche danger

All elevations
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

This is the final hazard map for the winter 2023/24.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,000 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: some

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: very poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

Wind slabs above approximately 2000 m. As a consequence of solar radiation moist avalanches are possible.

The deep wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. In isolated cases avalanches are large. As a consequence of solar radiation numerous small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist avalanches are possible in all altitude zones. The conditions are unfavourable for backcountry touring in steep terrain.

Snowpack Structure

40 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen above approximately 1800 m. The wind was strong adjacent to ridgelines. Above approximately 2000 m there are 40 to 120 cm of snow, and even more in some localities.

Tendency

Monday: The danger will not decrease for the time being.

Bulletin data: Lauegi, Conselh Generau d'Aran (CC BY 4.0)

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