Avalanche report for Thursday 9 January 2025.

The fresh and older wind slabs of the last few days represent the main danger.

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. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to East.

As a consequence of a sometimes strong southwesterly wind, further wind slabs will form in the course of the day in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Caution is to be exercised in particular on near-ridge slopes above approximately 2400 m. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with new snow and are difficult to recognise. As a consequence of the sometimes strong southwesterly wind the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent as the day progresses. Hardly any more gliding avalanches are to be expected.

And now the snowpack:

As a consequence of the occasionally strong southwesterly wind, fresh snow drift accumulations will form in the course of the day. Shady slopes: The old snowpack consists of faceted crystals. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Steep sunny slopes: The fresh wind slabs will be deposited on a crust.

The tendency for Friday 10 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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