Avalanche report for Tuesday 24 December 2024.

The off-piste conditions are unfavourable.

all day it applies above the treeline considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, below moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two.

all day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, all day, above 2200 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, all day, below 2400 meter, we have a gliding snow problem. Especially in the aspects East to South to West.

The fresh snow and in particular the extensive wind slabs can be released very easily in all aspects above the tree line. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found also in areas close to the tree line. In addition by the early morning some natural avalanches are to be expected. With the end of the precipitation, the natural avalanche activity will decrease. Avalanches can in some cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach large size. This applies in particular above approximately 2200 m. Small and medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible on steep grassy slopes. Gliding avalanches can be released at any time of day or night.

And now the snowpack:

Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday. 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until the evening. The wind will be strong at times. The various wind slabs have bonded poorly with each other and the old snowpack. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the old snowpack above approximately 2200 m.

The tendency for Wednesday 25 December 2024 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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