Even though the danger level is low, there is still a problem with windslabs.
The windslab problem is found in few places, due to the low level of general snow cover and the size of the skiable areas allowed.
The moderate north-westerly winds of the past 24 hours have favoured the transport of snow to leeward slopes. Although small, the windslabs rest on facets, making them more sensitive to triggering. You're likely to encounter this problem in couloir start zones, under convexities and in cross-loaded depressions.
No new avalanches reported or observed.
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In the alpine and in wind-affected areas, on eastern and southern slopes, there is a succession of windslabs resting on facets.
A rain/solar crust, which formed on February 11, is present on steep solar slopes and below 500m altitude. The crust is covered by 5 to 15 cm of light snow.
The middle of the snowpack is well consolidated, resting on the December 30 combo of facets and crust. Facets and depth hoar are developing at the base of the snowpack.
Synopsis: Milder weather returns on Wednesday. Mild temperatures, sunshine and light winds, that's what the week has in store for us
Tuesday evening and night: Clear. Wind northwest, 30-40 km/h. Low -22.
Wednesday: Sunny. Wind southwest, 20 to 30 km/h. High -10.
Thursday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind south, 10 to 20 km/h. High -5.
Friday: Intermittent snow. South wind, 10 to 20 km/h. High -3.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
