Avalanche report for Wednesday 1 January 2025.

Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger.

all day it applies moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two.

all day, above 2200 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects South-West to North to South-East. Furthermore, all day, below 2600 meter, we have a gliding snow problem. Especially in the aspects East to South to West.

Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack and reach medium size. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and on very steep sunny slopes above approximately 2400 m. They are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Isolated whumpfing sounds can indicate the danger. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for a certain restraint. Small and medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible on steep grassy slopes, in particular in the regions with a lot of snow. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.

And now the snowpack:

Faceted weak layers exist in the centre of the snowpack, especially on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on sunny slopes above approximately 2400 m. The weather conditions will foster a gradual stabilisation of the snowpack.

The tendency for Thursday 2 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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