“The avalanche activity will be much more reduced than Thursday in the Alps but large avalanches are still possible over the day on Friday,” warns Météo-France.
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Published the 18/04/2025 06:18 Updated the 18/04/2025 06:19 Reading time: 1min
After the strong snowfall in recent hours in the Alps, Caution is always in order. Météo-France has decided to replace the department of Savoy on orange alert for risks of avalanches in from 10 am, Friday April 18. “Abundant snowy precipitation took place between Wednesday and Thursday. This recent snow will be upset quickly with the increase in temperatures and the return of the sun this Fridaydetails the organization in its bulletin. The avalanche activity will be much more reduced than Thursday in the Alps but large avalanches are still possible over the day on Friday, especially in Haute-Maurienne, Haute-Tarentaise, and Vanoise, until Friday afternoon. “
Solicited by Franceinfo, the PGHM of Savoy calls mountain users to “Show maximum alertness” Friday with the return of the sun. Corentin Hassmann, commander of the high mountain gendarmerie peloton from Savoie, explains that the sun “will heat the snow, weigh it down”, risking provoking “Other natural flows”.
This sun “Go make people want to go out”. So it’s “At this time that mountain practitioners will have to redouble their vigilance”. He calls for “Stay in secure areas”and listen to the authorities’ advice because the avalanche risk remains “pupil” and that “At all altitudes”which is “Surprising in this season”.
