AVYCASTFrance — Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche danger in France is 3 — Considerable, valid for Sunday, November 15, 2026. Published by Meteo France.
Sub-regions
- Aravis
- Aspe-Ossau
- Aure-Louron
- Bauges
- Beaufortain
- Belledonne
- Capcir-Puymorens
- Cerdagne-Canigou
- Chablais
- Champsaur
- Chartreuse
- Cinto-Rotondo
- Couserans
- Devoluy
- Embrunals-Parpaillon
- Grandes-Rousses
- Haut-Var/Haut-Verdon
- Haute-Ariege
- Haute-Bigorre
- Haute-Maurienne
- Haute-Tarentaise
- Louchonnais
- Maurienne
- Mercantour
- Mont-Blanc
- Oisans
- Orlu St Barthelemy
- Pays-Basque
- Pelvoux
- Queyras
- Renoso-Incudine
- Thabor
- Ubaye
- Vanoise
- Vercors
Danger by Elevation
Small instabilities on the highest peaks Triggering: Above 2500/2600 m, rare loose slabs in the fresh snow, on all aspects. Easy to trigger. Formed in the snowfall from Saturday to Sunday, then by the strong SW wind during the day. Size 1 (small) and more rarely 2 (medium). Observable signs: cracks under the skis, accumulations of recent snow, small waves. Natural releases: Unlikely; possibly rare small slab releases from wind slabs under the effect of strong transport of fresh snow. Size 1.
Very low snow depth. Whitens from 1800 m. Thin layer of snow from 2000/2200 m. Ground layer present above 2400/2500 m. Snow quality on Sunday: Between 2200 and 2500 m: 10 cm of fresh snow. On the highest peaks: 10/15 cm of wind-affected fresh snow, on top of 20/30 cm of recent snow.
Source: Meteo France · View Original Bulletin
Translated (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What does avalanche danger level 3 (Considerable) mean?
Dangerous avalanche conditions — a single person can trigger avalanches on many steep slopes; cautious route selection is essential.
How often is the France forecast updated?
Avycast refreshes hourly; the bulletin is republished by Meteo France usually once a day during the season.
Who publishes the France avalanche forecast?
Meteo France — the official warning service. Avycast aggregates and translates it; always check the original bulletin.