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fromSnowBrains
14 hours ago

Extreme Caution Urged: Major Avalanche Conditions Grip the French Alps - SnowBrains

Widespread level-4 avalanche danger across the French Alps makes human-triggered large slab avalanches likely above 1,800–2,000 meters; avoid off-piste/backcountry travel.
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fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

French Ski Resorts Close Due to Extreme Avalanche Danger - SnowBrains

Avalanche danger has reached maximum levels across large parts of the French Alps, forcing major ski resort closures and severe operational disruptions.
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Avalanche Danger Spikes in Northern Italy as Heavy Snow Slams Dolomites & Pre-Alps - SnowBrains

An intense storm system is hammering the region, dropping significant snow on top of an already fragile snowpack. So far, up to 30 cm (12 inches) of fresh snow has fallen in the Pre-Alps above 1,500 meters (4,900 feet), while the Dolomites have picked up around 15 cm (6 inches)-with much more on the way. The fresh snow is falling onto a poorly bonded surface layer left over from last weekend, which itself sits on deep, persistent weak layers made up of angular crystals-a classic recipe for avalanches.
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