Andorra Issues Red Avalanche Alert for Tomorrow
Meteorological service warns of numerous large wet snow avalanches due to rising temperatures and rain at high elevations, advising against mountain.
Key Points
- Red alert (level 4/5) for wet snow avalanches on all slopes, some very large.
- Highest risk on shaded slopes with weak faceted crystals; peaks until midday.
- Caused by nighttime warming destabilizing snowpack and high-altitude rain.
- No mountain hikes advised; exposed roads may close overnight.
Andorra's meteorological service has issued a red alert—level 4 out of 5—for avalanche risk due to rising nighttime temperatures and expected rain at high elevations tomorrow morning.
The warning highlights the potential for numerous wet snow avalanches across all slopes, some reaching large sizes and locally very large. The highest-risk areas are shaded slopes where weak layers of faceted crystals have formed, with peak activity forecast until midday.
Authorities strongly advise against mountain hikes and warn that exposed roads may close, particularly overnight. The alert stems from warmer overnight conditions destabilizing snowpack, combined with precipitation at altitude set to trigger slides.
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