Fabrianese Apennines

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution and restraint.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases especially on very steep shady slopes. Avalanches can be released, mostly by large loads, but they will be small in most cases.

The weather conditions gave rise to significant consolidation of the snowpack. The snowpack remains generally well bonded. As a consequence of low temperatures the snowpack will become faceted during the next few days and therefore lose strength. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes at high altitude and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack.