Avalanche report for Saturday 4 January 2025.

Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated critically. Gliding avalanches are possible in isolated cases.

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

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

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes strong wind from westerly directions, small wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh wind slabs can in some cases be released easily. Mostly avalanches are small. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line and above the tree line. Places where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially unfavourable. On steep grassy slopes more gliding avalanches are possible, even medium-sized ones. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.

And now the snowpack:

5 to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. The wind will be moderate to strong. The wind will transport the new snow. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals and has a loosely bonded surface. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Steep sunny slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals and its surface has a melt-freeze crust that is strong in many cases.

The tendency for Sunday 5 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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