Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
2000m
New snow
Wind slabs represent the main danger.
Adjacent to ridgelines on north, east and southeast facing slopes mostly small wind slabs formed. In very isolated cases they are medium-sized and can be released in some cases by a single winter sport participant. On the peaks and ridges of the divide with the Ribagorçana basin and the Pallaresa basin and at high altitude the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater.
In addition in particular on north, east and northeast facing slopes, individual small dry loose snow avalanches are possible. These can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for caution and restraint.
In addition in particular on north, east and northeast facing slopes, individual small dry loose snow avalanches are possible. These can in some cases be released by a single winter sport participant.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for caution and restraint.
Snowpack
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10 to 20 cm of snow fell in the last six days above approximately 1800 m. The sometimes moderate wind has transported some snow. As a consequence of a light to moderate southerly wind, small wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular on north, northeast and east facing slopes.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and generally in the high Alpine regions. They are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on little used shady slopes and at intermediate and high altitudes.
The old snowpack remains well bonded on sunny slopes.
Above approximately 2000 m there are 100 to 200 cm of snow. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and generally in the high Alpine regions. They are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on little used shady slopes and at intermediate and high altitudes.
The old snowpack remains well bonded on sunny slopes.
Above approximately 2000 m there are 100 to 200 cm of snow. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.
Tendency
Wednesday: Gradual increase in danger of dry avalanches as a consequence of new snow and wind.