Avalanche forecast

Upper Susa and Chisone Valleys

Arpa Piemonte
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Avalanche danger

Above 2,000 m· Morning
2 · Moderate
Below 2,000 m· Morning
1 · Low
Above 2,300 m· Afternoon
3 · Considerable
Below 2,300 m· Afternoon
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Gradual increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet snow· Morning

    • Above 2,000 m

  • Wet snow· Afternoon

    • Above 2,300 m

  • Wet snow· Afternoon

    • Below 2,300 m

Avalanche Activity

Gradual increase in danger of moist and wet avalanches as a consequence of warming during the day.

As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist and wet avalanches are possible as the day progresses. This applies in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 3000 m, as well as in steep rocky terrain. In some places moist avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach very large size in isolated cases. Backcountry tours, off-piste skiing and ascents to alpine cabins should be started and concluded very early.

Snowpack Structure

Since Friday the weather has been exceptionally warm. Above approximately 2000 m there is still a very large amount of snow. The surface of the snowpack will only just freeze and will already be soft in the early morning, especially at low and intermediate altitudes. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise as the day progresses to rapid moistening of the snowpack below approximately 3000 m.

Tendency

Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as the temperature drops. Tuesday: Light precipitation.

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

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