Avalanche forecast

Border Graie Alps

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,200 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,200 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

The wind slabs of the weekend must be evaluated with care and prudence at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Wet snow

    • Below 2,200 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: fair · Frequency: few

Avalanche Activity

The wind slabs of the weekend must be evaluated with care and prudence at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.

As a consequence of snowfall and the occasionally moderate wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed at the weekend, in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can be released, even by small loads in isolated cases and reach medium size. Medium-sized to large natural avalanches are possible in particular on very steep sunny slopes. Additionally in some places avalanches can be released in the old snowpack.

Snowpack Structure

10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Saturday. As a consequence of snowfall and the occasionally strong wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak, in particular on steep east, north and northwest facing slopes,. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular on sunny slopes.

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

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