Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2000m
New snow
A lot more new snow than expected in large parts of Aran: As the day progresses as a consequence of new snow and wind there will be a gradual increase in the danger of dry avalanches to level 3 (considerable).
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs can be released easily by a single winter sport participant in particular on northeast to east to south facing aspects above approximately 2000 m, caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as at the border to Ribagorça and Pallars. Avalanches are medium-sized.
An increasing number of small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized dry snow slides and avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of the new snow. These can be released by a single winter sport participant or triggered naturally.
An increasing number of small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized dry snow slides and avalanches are to be expected as a consequence of the new snow. These can be released by a single winter sport participant or triggered naturally.
Snowpack
>15 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, fell in the past few hours in all altitude zones. Over a wide area new snow and wind slabs are lying on a hard crust. 5 to 15 cm of snow will fall in the next few hours. At the southern and eastern borders of Aran as well as at high altitude snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and caution.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and caution.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as a consequence of the ceasing of precipitation.