Upper Susa and Chisone Valleys

As a consequence of the new snow the prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase.

As a consequence of the new snow the prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase.

10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall above approximately 2000 m. The avalanche prone locations are covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. In particular on steep shady slopes avalanches can be released in the old snow and reach large size in isolated cases. This applies in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Backcountry touring calls for careful route selection.

Above approximately 900 m snow will fall. In particular low and intermediate altitudes, steep sunny slopes: The new snow is lying on top of a quite favourable old snowpack. High altitudes and the high Alpine regions: In some cases new snow is lying on the soft surface of an old snowpack.