Middle Lys Valley

In particular along the border with Switzerland and in the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche prone locations are more widespread and the danger is level 3 (considerable).

In particular along the border with Switzerland and in the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche prone locations are more widespread and the danger is level 3 (considerable).

The fresh snow and the sometimes deep wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on very steep shady slopes. They will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Especially places where weaknesses exist in the old snowpack are unfavourable. This applies in particular on very steep shady slopes at the base of rock walls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Here the avalanches can be triggered in the weakly bonded old snow and reach medium size. Some small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized natural avalanches are possible as a consequence of new snow and strong wind. Backcountry touring calls for meticulous route selection.

Saturday: 15 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since yesterday above approximately 2000 m. The sometimes moderate wind has transported some snow. On Saturday on very steep slopes small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized avalanches were observed. Sunday: 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the evening above approximately 2000 m. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. In particular at intermediate and high altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. The fresh snow will rest locally on moist snow at lower elevations and on surface hoar at higher elevations.

Monday: A little new snow above approximately 2000 m. Moderate southeasterly wind.