Rhemes Valley

In some localities increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in very steep terrain.

5 to 15 cm of snow, and up to 20 cm in some localities, fell on Friday above approximately 2200 m. In all aspects snow depths vary greatly above approximately 2200 m, depending on the infuence of the wind. On steep sunny slopes below approximately 2500 m a little snow is lying. The snowpack is not distinctly layered. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals and has faceted crystals on the surface. Below approximately 2300 m: As a consequence of rain a crust formed on the surface.

The avalanche danger will persist. The wind slabs are barely recognisable.

In some localities increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and wind. Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in very steep terrain.

Saturday: 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the afternoon above approximately 1800 m, especially along the border with France. The wind will be moderate to strong adjacent to ridgelines. Fresh wind slabs will form especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The new snow and wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, in the regions exposed to a lot of wind especially on very steep slopes, in particular. In particular along the border with France these avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. Here the avalanches are medium-sized. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. As a consequence of the snowfall individual small to medium-sized natural dry avalanches are possible above approximately 2200 m.