Middle Lys Valley

Regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable): In these regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

Regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable): In these regions the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.

The fresh snow of the last two days as well as the wind slabs are poorly bonded with the old snowpack in some places. Small to medium-sized natural dry avalanches are possible. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Avalanches can in some cases be triggered in near-ground layers. In particular at intermediate and high altitudes rather small wind slabs formed. Caution is to be exercised on very steep slopes, especially at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.

In particular along the border with Italy 5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell on Sunday. In some localities 5 to 20 cm of snow will fall on Monday above approximately 2000 m. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. In all aspects snow depths vary greatly above approximately 2200 m, depending on the infuence of the wind. On steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m a little snow is lying. At low and intermediate altitudes from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

The avalanche danger will persist.