Update of the avalanche report for Wednesday 18 December 2024.

Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. As a consequence of solar radiation individual wet and gliding avalanches are possible.

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 wind slab problem. This in all aspects.

Avalanches can in isolated 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 no longer entirely fresh wind slabs of the weekend can still be released in some cases in particular on shady slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain above approximately 2400 m. These places are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation mostly small wet loose snow slides are possible. This applies on extremely steep sunny slopes. In addition individual gliding avalanches are possible.

And now the snowpack:

Wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Faceted weak layers exist in the centre of the old snowpack, especially on northwest, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Sunshine and high temperatures will give rise to moistening of the snowpack on sunny slopes. In all altitude zones 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!