Snow report Vanoise, 02/24/2026
Vanoise
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Altitude
2400 - 3000m
Avalanche warning level
considerable (3)
Exposition
Snow condition
Very variable snow cover - the winds with heavy loads (most recently yesterday) have done a great job.
Snow quality
Almost 3 stars, because although no really load-bearing cover formed overnight, the wind-pressed snow already had something like firn to offer. It remains to be seen how the days will develop, as the nights don't get really cold despite the radiation. In any case, you almost can't leave early enough!
Risks
Wind intensity: Medium (20 – 40 km/h)
The "waterfalls" pour out of the south faces from around 11 am (even at an altitude of over 3000m). Below approx. 2400 the gliding snow mouths open. Older (large) avalanche crowns from last weekend can be seen mainly in the NE and E sectors, some of which have filled up again.
Overall impression
It's possible that Wednesday/Thursday will see the formation of a widespread, stable cap and firn. But even today the descent at around 2 pm was pretty fun, at least better than expected.
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