Avalanche danger bulletin of Principat d'Andorra

Prepared on 26/04/2026 16:00, valid until 27/04/2026
Next update 27/04/2026 at 16:00

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	1800 m	0 cm	150 cm	250 cm
S	2200 m	0 cm	0 cm	180 cm

Center area		Snow thickness
Snowpack		1500m	2000m	2500m
N	1800 m	0 cm	120 cm	160 cm
S	2200 m	0 cm	0 cm	120 cm

South zone		Snow thickness
Snowpack		1500m	2000m	2500m
N	1800 m	0 cm	120 cm	160 cm
S	2200 m	0 cm	0 cm	120 cm

Snowpack stability

The conditions are spring-like. As the penetration by moisture increases medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large moist and wet avalanches are possible. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. They can be released at any time of day or night. As the day progresses in all aspects there will be a significant increase in the danger of wet and gliding avalanches within the current danger level. The avalanche danger will persist. Fresh avalanches and field observations confirm this situation.

Snow quality

The snowpack will be moist. Outgoing longwave radiation during the night will be severely restricted. The weather conditions in the early morning will give rise to increasing moistening of the snowpack. The rain will give rise from midday to a loss of strength within the snowpack in some cases. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided. Backcountry tours should be started and concluded very early.

Detailed information for protected areas

Sorteny

The snow cover is becoming more and more precarious. The morning sun and afternoon precipitation are moistening the mantle, and the night frost is not good or effective, so circulation on snow that has not been compacted throughout the season is more difficult.

Comapedrosa

The snow is wetter than last week. Attention to the ice bridges above the torrents, as they will be weakened by the increase in river flow and the weakening of the snow cover.

Madriu-Perafita-Claror

The moisture is reaching the deepest layers of the mantle favoring a cycle of natural wet snow avalanches and basal slides. From the Estall Serrer downstream, there is no continuous snow left.

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

	22/04/2026	23/04/2026	24/04/2026	25/04/2026
FEDA (Central)	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Aixàs	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Engolasters - FEDA	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Ransol - FEDA	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Fontverd	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Setúria	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Coll Ordino	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Bony de les Neres	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Grau Roig - FEDA	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Caborreu	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Sorteny	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Coll Pa	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Perafita	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Tossa Espiolets	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
La Solana	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Vall del Riu FEDA	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Envalira Antenes	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	7 cm
Les Fonts d'Arinsal	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 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.

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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-prone terrain is described in more detail in the Avalanche Hazard Bulletin (altitude, slope orientation, terrain type):
- Moderately sloping slope: slopes less than 30º
- Inclined slopes: slopes greater than about 30º
- Very steep slope and extreme slope: especially adverse terrain related to the slope angle (greater than approximately 40º ), terrain profile, ridge proximity, underlying ground with little roughness.

(**) Additional overload:
- Weak: individual skier / surfer, smooth circulation, without falling, respecting safety distances (minimum 10 meters)
- Strong: two or more skiers / surfers without l 'security space (or no intervals); motor vehicles; explosives

Spontaneous: No human influence