Monregalese Valleys

The wind slabs can still be released in some cases.

The wind slabs can still be released in some cases.

The hard wind slabs can still be released in some cases in particular on very steep north, east and southeast facing slopes and generally at intermediate and high altitudes. Caution is to be exercised adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls, and at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack at elevated altitudes. In some cases the avalanches in these loacations are medium-sized and can mostly be released by large loads. Near the border with France the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. Isolated gliding avalanches are possible in particular below approximately 1800 m.

The various wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. Especially at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Towards its surface, the snowpack is not homogeneous, and its surface has a crust that is strong in many cases. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.

Over a wide area snowfall above approximately 1200 m. Gradual increase in avalanche danger during the course of the night.