Update of the avalanche report for Wednesday 18 December 2024.

Weak layers in the old snowpack necessitate caution. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m.

all day it applies above 2400 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 2400 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to East.

Avalanches can in some cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Especially slopes adjacent to ridgelines are unfavourable. The wind slabs of the last few days are in individual cases still prone to triggering. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. These places are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. As a consequence of warming individual small moist loose snow slides are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes. In addition individual gliding avalanches are possible.

And now the snowpack:

The weather conditions fostered a strengthening of the snow drift accumulations. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack, especially on northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Field observations confirm the existence of a weak snowack. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to moistening of the snowpack in particular on steep sunny slopes. Only a little snow is lying.

The tendency for Thursday 19 December 2024 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

Have a nice day and don't forget to be careful!