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North zone

Problem

Slopes

Size

Overload

Trend

Centre zone

Probleme

Slopes

Size

Overload

Trend

South zone

Problem

Slopes

Size

Overload

Trend

Off-piste snow cover thicknesses

North zone		Snow thickness
Snowpack		1500m	2000m	2500m
N	2000 m	0 cm	40 cm	150 cm
S	2400 m	0 cm	0 cm	40 cm

Center area		Snow thickness
Snowpack		1500m	2000m	2500m
N	2000 m	0 cm	40 cm	100 cm
S	2700 m	0 cm	0 cm	30 cm

South zone		Snow thickness
Snowpack		1500m	2000m	2500m
N	2000 m	0 cm	20 cm	80 cm
S	2700 m	0 cm	0 cm	10 cm

Snowpack stability

As the precipitation becomes more intense numerous medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large moist avalanches are to be expected. The peak of avalanche activity is expected in the afternoon. In particular in the north and in the north and norest slopes sometimes large wind slabs will form. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility.

Snow quality

The snowpack is moist. Up to 2300 m rain will fall in particular in the west. In some localities in some regions up to 30 cm of snow will fall above approximately 2500 m. The sometimes strong wind will transport the new snow significantly.

Detailed information for protected areas

Sorteny

In the lower parts of the valley there is little snow and it is not possible to ski. The continuous snow will be found above the level of the forest and is where the most recent snow has accumulated. On the southern slopes, although the appearance may be white at altitude, skiing is not recommended, as there is not enough thickness to insulate the floor. With precipitation, wet snow avalanches can flow down rivers or streams to elevations where there is no longer snow. The new snow is quite dense and can sometimes make it difficult to descend, when it compacts and two sunny days follow, there will be better conditions.

Comapedrosa

Stability and traffic conditions are similar to Sorteny. We can't rely on snow to hold our weight on ice bridges across rivers or pond ice. It is predicted that during the next few days significant thicknesses will accumulate at altitude, although below 2,300 meters it is predicted that it will end up raining. We will have to wait for the snow cover to compact before going out to ski it.

Madriu-Perafita-Claror

At higher elevations there are significant accumulations, but the snow has retreated quickly to the valley floors and below the forest line. The ski resorts make the approaches easier, but with some interruptions. The snow is wet and increases the difficulty of the descents, therefore it is advisable to wait until it stops raining and snowing before skiing again.

Thick snow in recent days (last 24 hours measured at 06:00 UTC)

	22/04/2024	23/04/2024	25/04/2024
Aixàs	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Engolasters - FEDA	0 cm	0 cm	1 cm
Ransol - FEDA	1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Fontverd	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Setúria	2 cm	4 cm	0 cm
Bony de les Neres	0 cm	6 cm	6 cm
Grau Roig - FEDA	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Caborreu	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Sorteny	14 cm	9 cm	5 cm
Coll Pa	10 cm	0 cm	1 cm
Perafita	4 cm	0 cm	3 cm
Tossa Espiolets	0 cm	4 cm	3 cm
La Solana	10 cm	6 cm	6 cm
Les Fonts d'Arinsal	0 cm	10 cm	6 cm

Breu guia nivometeorològica

This bulletin has been prepared in collaboration with Météo France and prepared following the rules and recommendations of the European Avalanche Warning Services, of which the National Meteorological Service is a member.

Hazard Index	Snow Cover Stability	Trigger probability	Off-piste skiing directions and recommendations
5 Very strong	The mantle is poorly consolidated and very unstable in general.	Numerous very large and even extremely very large avalanches are expected to fall spontaneously, even on slightly sloping terrain *.	Excursions and presence in the mountains must be abandoned. < / td>
4 Strong	The snow cover is weakly stabilized on most sloping slopes *. < / td>	Avalanche triggering is likely even due to weak overload ** on numerous sloping slopes *. Sometimes spontaneous falls from numerous large and often very large avalanches can be expected.	Excursions limited to areas with a moderate slope and without being exposed to avalanches that are triggered from upper parts.
3 Marcat	The snow cover is between moderately to weakly stabilized on numerous sloping slopes *.	Avalanche triggering is possible even due to weak overload ** especially in the terrain * indicated in the bulletin . In some situations it is possible to fall spontaneously from some large avalanches and in isolation from very large ones.	Sloping slopes at altitudes and orientations indicated in the BPA should be avoided. It requires a lot of experience and a good ability to appreciate the danger of avalanches. It is essential to choose the terrain according to the conditions.
2 Moderate	The snow cover is moderately stabilized on some sloping slopes *; in the rest it is well stabilized.	The triggering of avalanches mainly by strong overload ** on sloping terrain *, usually described in the bulletin. Spontaneous avalanches of very large size are not expected.	Careful planning of excursions is required. Caution is advised in the selection of the route, especially it is necessary to avoid inclined slopes with the indicated orientation and altitude.
1 Weak	The snow cover is generally well stabilized.	In general, triggers are only possible in isolation due to strong overload ** on very sloping terrain *. Only small and medium avalanches are possible spontaneously.	Excursions and downhill skiing are possible almost without restrictions, although BPA recommendations must be followed.

Avalanche danger bulletin of Principat d'Andorra

Off-piste snow cover thicknesses

Snowpack stability

Snow quality

Detailed information for protected areas

Sorteny

Comapedrosa

Madriu-Perafita-Claror

Thick snow in recent days (last 24 hours measured at 06:00 UTC)