Wind slab
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Above treeline
- Size
- 3
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
- Above treeline
- 3 · Considerable
- Below treeline
- 2 · Moderate
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Highlights
The wind slabs of last week represent the main danger.
Avalanche problems
Persistent weak layers
NNEESESSWWNW- Above treeline
- Size
- 3
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Gliding snow
NNEESESSWWNW- Below 2,000 m
- Size
- 2
Stability: poor · Frequency: some
Avalanche Activity
The wind slabs of last week represent the main danger.
Over a wide area easily released wind slabs formed. The wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on wind-loaded slopes of all aspects above approximately 1900 m and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack.
Snowpack Structure
The new snow of last week is lying on surface hoar above the tree line. Snow profiles and stability tests have confirmed the unfavourable bonding of the snowpack. Weak layers deep in the old snowpack are difficult to recognise. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted and weak. Avalanches can be released in deeper layers very easily. Individual gliding avalanches can also be released in the night or in the morning.
Bulletin data: ARPAV Centro Valanghe di Arabba (via EAWS / avalanche.report)