Avalanche danger reduced across most of Andorra to level 2, with risks now limited to high-altitude steep

Andorra's meteorological service has lowered the avalanche risk to level 2 (moderate) across most of the country, with dangers now mainly confined to glacial cirque walls and steep north-facing slopes above roughly 2,300 metres.

The Monday bulletin highlights favourable changes in the snowpack over recent days, including fewer layers of poor stability nationwide. Risks remain from fresh snow and occasional large wind slabs, which could trigger under heavy loads on very steep shaded terrain. Daytime temperature rises might also spark small wet snow slides. Persistent weak layers linger in colder, less transformed north-facing areas, especially on pronounced slopes, where hazards are often hidden under new snow and hard to identify.

Small to medium avalanches remain possible in complex high-mountain zones, the service cautioned.

Safety officials recommend restricting outings to moderately sloped terrain, maintaining distance between group members, and limiting group sizes. For off-piste or high-mountain activities, they stress thorough route planning, carrying essential gear such as ARVA beacons, shovels and probes, and consulting bulletins and professional guides before setting out.