The heavy snowfall expected by Saturday morning will promote the formation of plaques. Météo France warns skiers.
Not all resorts are running at full speed, but the Alps are preparing for the joys of winter. This weekend, avalanches could occur above 2,000 m.
The risk of avalanches will be high this Saturday, November 24, according to Météo France, thanks to strong cumulus of snow.
The disturbance that affects the Alps will bring by 30 to 50 cm of snow above Saturday morning about 2,000 m on the mountains of the Southern Alps and Isere, less on those of Savoie and Haute -Savoie, plans the meteorological institute. The formation of plates will be favored by a strong southerly wind.
By tomorrow, we expect 30 to 50 cm of snow in #Alpes from the south above 2000 m.
Caution this weekend: the risk of accidental avalanche will be high in the mountains of the southern Alps close to the border, as well as in the high mountains of Isère and Savoie. pic.twitter.com/kqyALu82jI
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Shaded slopes and sunny slopes
"The risk of triggering plate avalanches at the passage of skiers will indeed be important, especially this Saturday in the shady slopes of altitude (above 2,000 to 2,500 m), in the mountains of the Southern Alps. close to the Italian border, as well as in the high mountains of Isere and Savoy " , warn forecasters.
"On the other hand, recent snow avalanches may also occur spontaneously on the steep, sunny slopes on Saturday," they continued.
Risks lower Sunday
Météo France recommends the utmost caution in the practice of mountain activities off marked and open trails in the Alps during the weekend, adding that the risks will be down on Sunday, but will remain present on some slopes.