Haute-Bigorre — Avalanche Forecast

SNOW COVER UP TO HIGH ALTITUDE. LAST BULLETIN OF THE SEASON, SEE YOU NEXT AUTUMN! Spontaneous releases: Since the snowpack is in the form of névé in all orientations and at all altitudes, small avalanches are unlikely and are more likely to occur above 2700 m, particularly on the rare steep north-facing slopes, where the snowpack has not yet transformed into névé. Triggered releases: The snowpack is very dense and stable. It is difficult for a mountaineer to trigger a flow or an avalanche. Others: - Snow bridges over watercourses and scree slopes are very fragile. - On Monday morning, the surface of the snowpack can often be refrozen and slippery.

Snow cover: The intense heat of the past week has quickly reduced the snow cover, which was still recently excessive above 2400 m, on north faces. However, good accumulations can still be found there. The snowline is increasingly irregular, but it is still possible to put on skis around 2400 m in the north. High mountain passes require appropriate equipment. Snow condition: Generally névé type, dense, often refrozen on the surface Monday morning, requiring suitable equipment. The snow softens quickly during the day and with sunlight.