"The storm system is expected to bring 50 to 70 centimeters (20-28 inches) of fresh snow above 1,500 meters (4,900 feet), with local totals up to 90 centimeters (35 inches), accompanied by winds of 80 to 100 km/h (50-60 mph) in the mountains. Valleys may also see several centimeters of heavy snow. These new falls will rest on an already unstable snowpack, creating a high avalanche risk (4/5) through Monday and Tuesday."
"Even a single skier or snowboarder can trigger a slide, and off-piste terrain is extremely unsafe unless properly equipped with a beacon, shovel, and probe, trained in avalanche rescue, and prepared with a planned exit route. Areas above 30° slopes should be strictly avoided, as well as zones dominated by steep slopes. "Powder makes you dream, but don't let it decide for you," cautioned ANENA."
Météo-France places the Northern Alps and Pyrenees on orange avalanche alert and marks many Northern Alps, Southern Alps, and Pyrenees areas as red risk after three skiers died in Val d'Isère. Savoie is under orange alert from Monday, February 16 at 4 a.m. Forecasted snowfall is 50–70 cm above 1,500 m, locally to 90 cm, with mountain winds of 80–100 km/h and valley heavy snow. New snow will load an unstable snowpack, producing a level 4/5 avalanche risk through Monday and Tuesday. Large avalanches may occur at medium elevations and threaten roads and infrastructure. Off-piste travel is unsafe without a beacon, shovel, probe, training, and a planned exit; avoid slopes above 30°.
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