Avalanche report for Sunday 19 January 2025.

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 West to North to North-East.

The fresh and older wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on very steep west and north facing slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.

And now the snowpack:

The fresh and older wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep west and north facing slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, especially in gullies and bowls. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack especially on shady slopes. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

The tendency for Monday 20 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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