2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
4
3
drifting snow
The conditions are very precarious.
Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are possible. In all aspects and from starting zones at higher altitudes numerous large and, in isolated cases, very large dry slab avalanches are possible as a consequence of fresh snow and stormy weather. Mostly avalanches are shallow and can be released easily by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are widespread and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Ski touring and other off-piste activities, including snowshoe hiking, call for great caution and restraint. Exposed transportation routes can be endangered very occasionally. The peak of avalanche activity will be reached from the middle of the day probably.
The sometimes deep wind slabs of the last six days are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in all aspects. In particular in the Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern, in the Durreck Range they will increase in size substantially. Also transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are especially dangerous. For those venturing off piste a very precarious avalanche situation will prevail.
The wind will be storm force. Light snowfall.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
4
3
DP6
DP9
drifting snow
new snow
As a consequence of fresh snow and wind a high avalanche danger will persist. Exposed transportation routes can be endangered occasionally.
As a consequence of fresh snow and wind the already large wind slabs will increase in size additionally. The fresh snow and wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. This also applies on steep slopes in areas close to the tree line. Numerous small and medium-sized natural avalanches are to be expected. Especially in the Zillertal Alps and in the High Tauern the dry avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach large size. Exposed transportation routes can be endangered. The peak of avalanche activity will be reached in the afternoon probably. The conditions are very dangerous for snow sport activities outside marked and open pistes.
Saturday: Over a wide area 40 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The snowpack will be generally prone to triggering. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The extensive wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. This also applies in areas close to the tree line. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack in particular in the Northern Zillertal Alps and in the High Tauern.
Stormy weather and fresh snow: High avalanche danger will persist.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T11:00:00Z
3
3
DP6
DP9
drifting snow
new snow
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Increase in avalanche danger in the afternoon.
As a consequence of fresh snow and wind the wind slabs will increase in size once again. In the afternoon as the snowfall becomes more intense there will be an increase in the avalanche danger to level 4 (high). The fresh snow and wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. In addition small and medium-sized natural avalanches are to be expected. Dry avalanches can in isolated cases release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. The conditions are dangerous for winter sport activities outside marked and open pistes. Below the tree line the situation is a little more favourable. The danger exists primarily in alpine snow sports terrain. Avalanches capable of reaching valley bottoms and endangering exposed transportation routes are unlikely to occur.
Saturday: 30 to 50 cm of snow. will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The snowpack will be generally prone to triggering. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The extensive wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, in all aspects above the tree line. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist deeper in the snowpack in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes. This applies especially in the Tuxer Alps, in the Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps and along the border with South Tyrol. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases and mostly by large additional loads.
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain very dangerous.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-05T11:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
4
3
DP6
DP9
drifting snow
new snow
Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger. Increase in avalanche danger in the afternoon.
As a consequence of fresh snow and wind the wind slabs will increase in size once again. In the afternoon as the snowfall becomes more intense there will be an increase in the avalanche danger to level 4 (high). The fresh snow and wind slabs can be released easily or naturally in all aspects above the tree line. In addition small and medium-sized natural avalanches are to be expected. Dry avalanches can in isolated cases release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. The conditions are dangerous for winter sport activities outside marked and open pistes. Below the tree line the situation is a little more favourable. The danger exists primarily in alpine snow sports terrain. Avalanches capable of reaching valley bottoms and endangering exposed transportation routes are unlikely to occur.
Saturday: 30 to 50 cm of snow. will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The snowpack will be generally prone to triggering. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The extensive wind slabs can be released easily. or in isolated cases naturally, in all aspects above the tree line. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist deeper in the snowpack in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes. This applies especially in the Tuxer Alps, in the Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps and along the border with South Tyrol. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases and mostly by large additional loads.
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes remain very dangerous.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
3
drifting snow
Extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger is required.
As a consequence of fresh snow and stormy weather the already large wind slabs will increase in size once again. 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 in many places. 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 15 cm of snow, and up to 20 cm in some localities, will fall. The northerly wind will transport the fresh snow. Fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Isolated avalanche prone 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 in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.
The wind will be storm force. Especially in the north light snowfall.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
3
2
DP6
DP4
drifting snow
old snow
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. These can be released even by a single winter sport participant in all aspects, especially above the tree line as well as in areas close to the tree line. At elevated altitudes and in the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. Avalanches can reach medium size. Weakly bonded old snow: Weakly bonded old snow above approximately 2200 m. Avalanches can in some places be released, mostly by large loads. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west to north to east facing slopes. 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.
Saturday: 10 to 30 cm of snow. will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The avalanche-prone wind slabs of the last few days are lying on soft layers. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches easily. Faceted weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack, in particular above approximately 2200 m.
Considerable avalanche danger will persist.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T11:00:00Z
3
2
DP6
DP4
drifting snow
old snow
Fresh wind slabs are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. Avalanches can in some places be released in the old snowpack also.
As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong to storm force northerly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches in many places, including dangerously large ones. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on wind-loaded slopes, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. At elevated altitudes avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. As the snowfall becomes more intense the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase in the afternoon. Weakly bonded old snow: Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep slopes above approximately 2200 m. On very steep west, north and east facing slopes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, this applies in particular in case of a large load. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint. Below the tree line the situation is a little more favourable.
Saturday: 10 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh snow and wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers. Extensive wind slabs will form. They are prone to triggering in all aspects. Individual weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on very steep east, north and west facing slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Considerable danger of dry avalanches will persist.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-05T11:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
3
3
DP6
DP4
drifting snow
old snow
Fresh wind slabs are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. Avalanches can in some places be released in the old snowpack also.
As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong to storm force northerly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches in many places, including dangerously large ones. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on wind-loaded slopes, and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. At elevated altitudes avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is greater. As the snowfall becomes more intense the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase in the afternoon. Weakly bonded old snow: Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep slopes above approximately 2200 m. On very steep west, north and east facing slopes the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released especially in areas where the snow cover is rather shallow, this applies in particular in case of a large load. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint. Below the tree line the situation is a little more favourable.
Saturday: 10 to 30 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh snow and wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers. Extensive wind slabs will form. They are prone to triggering in all aspects. Individual weak layers exist in the old snowpack. This applies especially on very steep east, north and west facing slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Considerable danger of dry avalanches will persist.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
2
1
DP6
drifting snow
Hardly 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.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
2
1
drifting snow
old snow
The 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.
In steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard crust. Below approximately 2300 m a little snow is lying. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations above approximately 2500 m. The mostly small wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects above approximately 2500 m. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the snowpack in particular on shady slopes.
The avalanche danger will persist.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
2
1
drifting snow
Wind 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.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
1
drifting snow
In all altitude zones a little snow is lying. Wind slabs require caution.
They are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls as well as in the high Alpine regions. The wind slabs represent the main danger. They are rather rare and are easy to recognise. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2300 m. The mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in isolated cases. 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.
2019-01-04T16:00:00Z
2019-01-04T23:00:00Z
2019-01-05T23:00:00Z
1
drifting snow
Only 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.