Avalanche report for Tuesday 21 January 2025.

Wind slabs require caution.

all day it applies 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 North-East.

The somewhat older wind slabs can be released in isolated cases in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Avalanches can in very isolated cases penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack and reach medium size.

And now the snowpack:

Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Shady slopes: The no longer entirely fresh wind slabs are in individual cases still prone to triggering. The snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially in places that are protected from the wind. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack. Steep sunny slopes: As a consequence of mild temperatures and solar radiation a crust formed on the surface. On sunny slopes at low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.

The tendency for Wednesday 22 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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