Avalanche report for Sunday 12 January 2025.

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 East.

Avalanches can be released by a single winter sport participant, in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Mostly avalanches are rather 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. In the regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 3 (considerable) the avalanche danger is a little higher.

And now the snowpack:

As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in gullies and bowls and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep northwest, north and east facing slopes. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes. The new snow of the last few days is lying on a crust at intermediate altitudes. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations over a wide area. Only a little snow is lying.

The tendency for Monday 13 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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