linkLink to websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03simple_linkLink to the simplified websitehttps://avalanche.report/simple/2019-01-03/en.htmlfd_albina_map.jpgDanger rating map (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/fd_albina_map.jpgfd_tyrol_map.jpgDanger rating map Tirol (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/fd_tyrol_map.jpgfd_southtyrol_map.jpgDanger rating map Southtyrol (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/fd_southtyrol_map.jpgfd_trentino_map.jpgDanger rating map Trentino (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/fd_trentino_map.jpgpdfPDF https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/2019-01-03_en.pdftyrol_pdfPDF Tirolhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/2019-01-03_AT-07_en.pdfsouthtyrol_pdfPDF Southtyrolhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/2019-01-03_IT-32-BZ_en.pdftrentino_pdfPDF Trentinohttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/2019-01-03_IT-32-TN_en.pdffd_overlay.pngDanger rating overlay (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/fd_overlay.pngfd_regions.jsonGeoJSON for regions (whole day)https://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/fd_regions.jsondangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/d47efc41-b6f6-49e7-aa33-e63eb7e1f60b.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=d47efc41-b6f6-49e7-aa33-e63eb7e1f60b2019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZWestern Lechtal AlpsCentral Lechtal AlpsWestern Verwall MountainsEastern Verwall MountainsAllgäu AlpsSilvrettaSamnaun MountainsEastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau AlpsMieming Mountainshighhigh243considerable22dp6dp9wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWNtreelinenew_snowSEESNWNEWSWNtreelineincreasing2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZAs the day progresses possibly danger level 4 (high) will be reached above approximately 2200 m.As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong to storm force wind from northwesterly directions, extensive wind slabs formed in the last few days. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily, including dangerously large ones. This applies in all aspects in particular above approximately 2200 m. At elevated altitudes avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released easily, in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack.A lot of snow has fallen over a wide area. In some regions strong northwesterly wind. In some cases wind slabs are lying on soft layers, especially on shady slopes and adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects. Individual weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack.As a consequence of fresh snow and strong wind the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent on Friday.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/632bc534-0d9d-4d68-b4a0-6477b9a10fb5.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=632bc534-0d9d-4d68-b4a0-6477b9a10fb52019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZWestern Tuxer AlpsKarwendel MountainsEastern Tuxer AlpsBrandenberg AlpsWestern Kitzbühel AlpsWilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring AlpsEastern Kitzbühel AlpsNorthern Zillertal AlpsVenediger Rangeconsiderableconsiderable333moderate13dp6dp9wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWN1600new_snowSEESNWNEWSWN1600increasing2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZThe conditions are very precarious for snow sport activities outside marked and open pistes. Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger, in particular above the tree line,, also in areas close to the tree line.Further increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of fresh snow and wind. This applies in all aspects especially above the tree line, also in areas close to the tree line. Wind slabs can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant,. Caution is to be exercised in particular on wind-loaded slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The conditions are very precarious for winter sport activities outside marked and open pistes.Over a wide area 50 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen in the last few days above approximately 1000 m. The fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Over a wide area wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The extensive wind slabs of the last few days can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, in all aspects above the tree line. This also applies in areas close to the tree line. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack here. This applies in all aspects especially above the tree line.The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain precarious. As a consequence of fresh snow and strong wind the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase on Friday.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/f8b43ea1-0a22-4670-8b4d-e2697e64a7ef.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=f8b43ea1-0a22-4670-8b4d-e2697e64a7ef2019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZGlockturm RangeGrieskogel MountainsWeißkugel RangeGurgler RangeCentral Stubai AlpsNorthern Oetz and Stubai Alpsconsiderableconsiderable333considerable23dp4dp9wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWNtreelinepersistent_weak_layersSEESNWNEWSWNtreelineincreasing2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZFresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate defensive route selection.As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong to storm force northwesterly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as above the tree line. Weakly bonded old snow: Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches with increasing likelihood. Caution is to be exercised in all aspects in particular above the tree line as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep slopes of all aspects. On very steep west, north and east facing slopes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Remotely triggered avalanches are to be expected. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and great restraint.Since Sunday, 30 December extensive wind slabs formed in particular above the tree line. The fresh wind slabs are lying on weak layers. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies in all aspects especially above the tree line as well as adjacent to ridgelines. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.The avalanche danger is close to the boundary with danger level 4 (high).dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/ef486948-ffb7-4d53-ba78-f1b84ee3a884.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=ef486948-ffb7-4d53-ba78-f1b84ee3a8842019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZTexel MountainsDurreck RangeWestern Rieserferner MountainsVal Müstair AlpsLangtaufersSchnals RidgeSouthern Stubai AlpsSouthern Zillertal Alps and High Tauernconsiderableconsiderable333considerable23wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWNincreasing2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZRestraint is advisable.As a consequence of fresh snow and stormy weather the wind slabs have increased in size additionally in the last few days. These can in many cases be released by small loads or triggered naturally. Especially on wind-loaded slopes medium-sized natural avalanches must be expected. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep slopes in all altitude zones. The conditions are dangerous for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities.In particular along the border with Austria in some localities up to 60 cm of snow. has fallen in the last few days. The northerly wind has transported a lot of snow. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Faceted weak layers exist in the old snowpack. The snowpack will be weakly bonded over a wide area. Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large dry slab avalanches are possible especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation.The wind will be storm force over a wide area. Especially in the northeast light snowfall.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/d61e24d1-4746-441b-9db4-cb9d7c6d3d67.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=d61e24d1-4746-441b-9db4-cb9d7c6d3d672019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZGlockner RangeEastern Deferegger AlpsSchober MountainsEastern Rieserferner MountainsWestern Deferegger Alpsconsiderableconsiderable233moderate12dp6dp4wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWNtreelinepersistent_weak_layersSEESNWNEWSWNtreelineincreasing2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZThe conditions are precarious for winter sport activities outside marked and open pistes. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.Fresh wind slabs: As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong northwesterly wind, extensive wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain as well as above the tree line. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in all aspects, especially on very steep slopes above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line. At intermediate and high altitudes avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Weakly bonded old snow above the tree line. Avalanches can to an increasing extent be released by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep slopes of all aspects. Especially transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are unfavourable. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for very extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and great restraint.15 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen in the last few days. Over a wide area strong northwesterly wind. In the last few days extensive wind slabs formed in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain as well as above the tree line. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack, in particular above the tree line. This applies in all aspects. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations.As a consequence of fresh snow and strong wind the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent on Friday.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/731b7690-197d-43a9-9704-27d182889ae4.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=731b7690-197d-43a9-9704-27d182889ae42019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZSarntal AlpsWestern Pfunderer MountainsEastern Pfunderer MountainsSaldurn-Mastaun Ridgeconsiderableconsiderable333moderate13wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWN2000steady2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZFresh wind slabs are in many cases extensive and prone to triggering.As a consequence of fresh snow and stormy weather the wind slabs will increase in size additionally. These can be released, even by a single winter sport participant or triggered naturally. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. In the typical avalanche paths in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanches can in many cases reach fairly large size. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.The snowpack will be unstable over a wide area. Faceted weak layers exist in the snowpack at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Medium-sized and, in isolated cases, large dry slab avalanches are possible as a consequence of fresh snow and stormy weather.The wind will be strong to storm force.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/0c32cdff-e352-49de-989d-6b216985bffe.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=0c32cdff-e352-49de-989d-6b216985bffe2019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZSouthern AdamelloPrimiero - Pale di S. MartinoAdamello - PresanellaNorthern Brenta - PellerSouthern BrentaFassa ValleySole, Pejo and RabbiSouthern LagoraiNorthern LagoraiLatemarMaddalenemoderatemoderate222low11wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWN2300persistent_weak_layersENWNEWN2300steady2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZThe wind slabs represent the main danger.As a consequence of northerly wind, mostly small wind slabs formed in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as above approximately 2300 m. They are in many cases rather small but can only be released by large loads in most cases. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. These avalanche prone locations are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. The mostly small wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the snowpack in particular on shady slopes. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard crust. Below approximately 2500 m a little snow is lying.The avalanche danger will persist.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/3b62d46c-afcb-4809-bfe0-ee3000146ad2.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=3b62d46c-afcb-4809-bfe0-ee3000146ad22019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZGröden DolomitesPrags DolomitesSexten DolomitesOrtler RangeUlten Valleymoderatemoderate223moderate12wind_drifted_snowSEESNWNEWSWN2000steady2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZWind slabs require caution.In all aspects the wind slabs have increased in size moderately. These can in some places be released by small loads. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls above approximately 2000 m, and adjacent to ridgelines in all aspects. Mostly the avalanches are only small but in many cases easily released.The wind slabs have bonded insufficiently with the old snowpack. The near-surface layers of the snowpack necessitate caution. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface.The wind will be strong to storm force.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/a92c1808-9504-4afd-b397-3370a2d214a3.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=a92c1808-9504-4afd-b397-3370a2d214a32019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZLienzer Dolomitesmoderatemoderate232moderate12dp6wind_drifted_snowSEENWNENtreelinesteady2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZHardly any snow is lying.The fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. These are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as in the high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise. At high altitude avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/6b82eb91-ea92-43ab-acb5-4ec72dd61e91.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=6b82eb91-ea92-43ab-acb5-4ec72dd61e912019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZEastern Nonsberger AlpsNorthern Dolomites of Fiemmelowlow231wind_drifted_snowENWNEWN2300steady2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZOnly a little snow is lying.The fresh and older wind slabs represent the main danger. They are to be found especially adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and generally at high altitudes. These avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are easy to recognise. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations above approximately 2300 m. Below approximately 2300 m from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. The surface of the snowpack has frozen to form a strong crust. There is a danger of falling on the icy crust.Stormy weather.dangerRatingMapSimplified danger rating map of the regionhttps://avalanche.report/albina_files/2019-01-03/2019-01-02_16-00-00/44bd3087-f3fe-45f9-ae4d-f0b9eda5f85b.jpgwebsiteLink to region on the websitehttps://avalanche.report/bulletin/2019-01-03?region=44bd3087-f3fe-45f9-ae4d-f0b9eda5f85b2019-01-02T16:00:00Z2019-01-02T23:00:00Z2019-01-03T23:00:00ZPrealpsCembra ValleyBondone and StivoVallarsaWestern Nonsberg AlpsFolgaria - LaveroneLedro ValleyPaganellaMarzola - ValsuganaPine' - Mocheni Valleylowlow221low11wind_drifted_snowENWNEWN2300steady2019-01-03T23:00:00Z2019-01-04T23:00:00ZHardly any snow is lying. Wind slabs require caution. Gullies and bowls are especially unfavourable.The wind slabs represent the main danger. They are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as in the high Alpine regions. The avalanche prone locations are rather rare and are easy to recognise. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying below approximately 2300 m.The avalanche danger will persist.