Andorra Issues Moderate Avalanche Warning in Northern Areas
Meteorological service warns of level 2 avalanche risk in Sorteny, Madriu-Perafita-Claror, and Comapedrosa due to unstable snow from recent.
Key Points
- Level 2/5 risk in Sorteny, Madriu-Perafita-Claror, Comapedrosa
- Unstable snow layers from precipitation and winds, triggerable by single skier
- Hazard on NE, E, SE slopes; snow >60cm above 2500m
- Medium-size avalanches possible on steeper inclines
Andorra's meteorological service has issued a moderate avalanche risk warning (level 2 out of 5) in the northern part of the country, specifically affecting the Sorteny, Madriu-Perafita-Claror, and Comapedrosa areas.
The alert follows recent precipitation and strong winds, which have destabilised snow layers. Officials note that unstable conditions are concentrated on slopes facing northeast, east, and southeast. Weak layers at the base of the snowpack pose the primary hazard, with avalanches potentially triggered by a single skier and reaching medium size.
Snow depth exceeds 60 centimetres above the 2,500-metre elevation in northern zones, heightening the risk on steeper inclines. The service urges caution for backcountry users in these sectors.
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