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Extreme Avalanche Risk Alert Issued for the Pyrenees Following Heavy Snowfall

The high instability of accumulated snow in areas like the Vall d'Aran and Ter-Freser demands maximum caution in high mountain zones.

Generic image of a snow-covered high mountain landscape with avalanche danger warning signs.
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Generic image of a snow-covered high mountain landscape with avalanche danger warning signs.

The MeteoCat and the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia have issued an extreme avalanche risk alert for the Pyrenees due to recent heavy snowfall and snowpack instability.

The extreme danger alert (level 5) affects key areas such as the Vall d'Aran, Pallaressa, the Pre-Pyrenees, the Northern Slope of Cadí-Moixeró, and Ter-Freser, according to reports from MeteoCat and the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC).
This situation of high instability arises from the intense snowfall episode recorded in recent days. The danger remains strong (level 4) in the areas of Ribagorçana, Vall Fosca, Perafita, and Puigpedrós.
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"The new snow depths add to a situation of high instability."

Jorge Crespo · Head of Security and Civil Protection Service of the Government of Aragon
The Government of Aragon has also issued a statement urging “maximum caution to the population” and reiterating the prohibition of off-piste skiing or ski mountaineering, as even weak overloads can trigger an avalanche.
Authorities stress the need to limit activity in high mountain areas and respect the instructions of emergency services, as any imprudence can have serious consequences for those affected and for rescue teams. Caution is also recommended when traveling on mountain roads.

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