Avalanche forecast

Border Pennine Alps

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

All elevations
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The new snow of the last few days is in some cases still prone to triggering. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by people.

Avalanche problems

  • New snow

    • All elevations
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

  • Persistent weak layers

    • Above 2,300 m
    Size
    2

    Stability: poor · Frequency: some

Avalanche Activity

The new snow of the last few days is in some cases still prone to triggering. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released by people.

The new snow of the last few days is poorly bonded with the old snowpack. The fresh snow as well as the scattered wind slabs can be released in some cases at intermediate and high altitudes. This applies in particular on steep slopes, and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Avalanches can also be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size in particular on steep shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are difficult to recognise.

Snowpack Structure

15 to 25 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday above approximately 1800 m. Towards its surface, the snowpack is moist, in particular below approximately 2100 m. The new snow of the last few days is poorly bonded with the old snowpack. Towards its base, the snowpack is faceted. This applies in particular on steep east, north and west facing slopes,.

Tendency

Some snow will fall in particular in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. The wind will be moderate to strong. Slight increase in avalanche danger.

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

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