Maira and Grana Valleys

As the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an increase in the danger of dry and wet avalanches. Caution is to be exercised in particular below very steep, sunny starting zones that still retain some snow.

As the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation there will be an increase in the danger of dry and wet avalanches. Caution is to be exercised in particular below very steep, sunny starting zones that still retain some snow.

The wind was moderate to strong over a wide area. In gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain as well as above the tree line rather small wind slabs formed. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant at intermediate and high altitudes. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist and wet avalanches are possible below approximately 2400 m. In particular in starting zones where no previous releases have taken place and in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation more medium-sized and large avalanches are possible. The surface of the snowpack will soften earlier than the day before. Backcountry tours should be started early and concluded timely.

A lot of snow is lying in all altitude zones. As a consequence of snowfall and the wind, fresh snow drift accumulations formed. The new snow of the weekend has settled to a large extent in particular on sunny slopes and at low and intermediate altitudes. In the last few days medium-sized to large avalanches were observed. The high temperatures in the late morning will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack in particular at low and intermediate altitudes.

The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will already soften in the late morning.