Monregalese Valleys

The snowpack will be unstable above the tree line. Backcountry touring calls for caution. Wet and gliding avalanches are possible.

The snowpack will be unstable above the tree line. Backcountry touring calls for caution. Wet and gliding avalanches are possible.

In particular in the vicinity of peaks and on steep slopes medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large slab avalanches are possible as a consequence of the northeasterly wind. Additionally avalanches can also be released in the old snowpack. In the regions exposed to a lot of new snow this applies in particular on shady slopes and. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In particular on steep slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible below approximately 2000 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.

40 to 80 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Friday above approximately 1800 m. As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, sometimes large wind slabs formed since Friday in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain as well as above the tree line. Especially at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. In these regions the snowfall level rose to approximately 2000 m. The rain gave rise on Sunday to extreme moistening of the snowpack in particular at low altitude. In very isolated cases weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on shady slopes. This applies at intermediate and high altitudes.

The weather will be sunny. The avalanche danger will decrease gradually.