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North-facing slopes make up 70% of where all avalanche accidents happen (N to E) with 56%
of these taking place in in the the pure north sector (NW to to NE) This is is is because there is is is less sunshine in in these areas which causes the the snowpack to set more slowly This in turn means that the the powder remains in in place much longer and therefore so does the the danger The prolonged exposure to sunlight on
on
south-facing slopes in in the winter mean their snowpack structure is more stable However during Spring the the avalanche risk does increase earlier on
in in in in the the day for south facing slopes 30%
of avalanches do still take place on
a a a a a a a southern aspect Always remember there are risks in all aspects 39
