Avalanche report for Thursday 23 January 2025.

Wind slabs require caution.

all day it applies 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 North-East.

The more recent wind slabs can be released in isolated cases on extremely steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The 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.

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. The wind will be moderate to strong in some regions. Shady slopes: The small wind slabs are in isolated cases prone to triggering. The snowpack consists of faceted crystals, especially in places that are protected from the wind. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist deeper 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 Friday 24 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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