La Salle Morgex

On wind-loaded slopes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

On wind-loaded slopes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

In all aspects large surface-area wind slabs formed. These avalanche prone locations are to be found also in places that are some distance from ridgelines above approximately 2000 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. They are widespread. Snow sport participants can release avalanches in some places, including medium-sized ones. The hard wind slabs of the last few days are to be bypassed as far as possible. Maintaining distances between individuals and one-at-a-time descents are recommended. Isolated medium-sized natural dry avalanches are possible. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in steep rocky terrain.

The northwesterly wind has transported the fresh and old snow significantly. In particular at intermediate and high altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Over a wide area new snow and wind slabs are lying on the smooth surface of an old snowpack. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack at intermediate and high altitudes. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. In the last two days on very steep slopes several medium-sized avalanches were reported.

The avalanche danger will persist. From the afternoon the wind will be strong.