Weather report. Snow at 400 m, strong winds, risk of avalanches… What awaits Savoie this Sunday

Snow disturbances and strong winds will affect the entire territory of Savoie: the rain-snow limit will drop to 400 meters above sea level at the end of the day. Météo France forecasts a cumulative snowfall of 20 to 40 cm at 1,000 meters altitude on Sunday alone. Over 48 hours, the expected accumulation will reach one meter at 1,500 meters altitude.

Traffic conditions can quickly become very difficult across the entire network, particularly in the forestry sector where falling trees can increase the difficulties. The risks of accidents are increased. Electricity distribution and telephone networks are likely to be affected. The prefect of Savoie, François Ravier, advises riding equipped and limiting travel as much as possible.

A second vigilance has been issued, in view of the significant snowfall expected, on the various massifs of Haute-Tarentaise, Beaufortain, Vanoise and Maurienne. The snowpack is very unstable and numerous loose slab avalanches are likely to be triggered. Mountain climbers, skiers, ski or snowshoe hikers are reminded to contact mountain professionals before any outing, and to be equipped with a shovel, a probe and a snow detector. avalanche victims.