Update of the avalanche report for Thursday 26 December 2024.

The amount of snow is subject to significant local variations. Fresh wind slabs require caution.

all day it applies above 2200 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 2200 meter, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to South-East.

More recent wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on very steep northwest, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are a little more prevalent. Mostly avalanches are only small. 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.

And now the snowpack:

The wind will be strong. Fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers above the tree line. The weather conditions will foster a stabilisation of the snow drift accumulations. The snowpack will be generally subject to considerable local variations. From a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying.

The tendency for Friday 27 December 2024 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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