Avalanche forecast

Maira and Grana Valleys

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,300 m
2 · Moderate
Below 2,300 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

Fresh and older wind slabs in the high Alpine regions.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 2,300 m

Avalanche Activity

Fresh and older wind slabs in the high Alpine regions.

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong wind, wind slabs formed adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Wind slabs can be released, in particular by large loads. There is a danger of falling on the icy crust. As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of dry and wet avalanches being released will increase a little in particular on sunny slopes.

Snowpack Structure

In particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls wind slabs formed. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust and will soften later than the day before. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to moistening of the snowpack at low and intermediate altitudes.

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

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