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The storm didn't bring quite as much snow as forecast - but still a significant amount. An estimated 80 - 100 cm has fallen at high elevations since Thursday April 9th, first with SW winds, then with N winds overnight Sunday. Conditions are still dangerous, with human triggered avalanches likely. The storm is moving away but the avalanche danger will linger for the next couple of days.
A few natural loose wet slides seen on Lomisa - Miketi area, up to size 2
80 - 100cm of new snow has fallen since Thursday April 9th, with strong winds from the SW, S and SE, switching to N and NE on Sunday. Storm and wind slabs will be found in many places. Cracking was observed on a NE aspect at 2500 m on April 9th. Before the storm, the high alpine snowpack was over 200cm, while at lower elevations it was quickly disappearing. Melt-freeze layers were found on sunny areas at all elevations, and all aspects below about 2700m. Many areas had a strong, consolidated snowpack with hard wind deposited layers. In some shallow, shady areas at high elevations, weak snow layers can be found and could be reactive to triggers.
A further 10 - 30 cm could fall during Monday. Tuesday is looking clearer with some shower and cloud at times. Moderate winds from the N and NE, switching SW for a time on Tuesday. Freezing level around 1800 m on Monday and 1600 m Tuesday.
*In isolated places on N facing high alpine terrain, weak snow can be found at the ground. Although difficult to trigger, large deep slab avalanches might be possible. Cornice falls or snowmobiles might provide enough weight.
*Glide cracks and glide avalanches are active in many areas and can produce large avalanches at any time - it's best to avoid these areas if possible.
*Bad visibility will make navigation difficult.