Avalanche report for Thursday 23 January 2025.

Fresh wind slabs require caution.

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.

The more recent wind slabs can be released in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m, especially at transitions into gullies and bowls. The mostly small wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The prevalence of the avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude. 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:

As a consequence of a moderate to strong southwesterly wind, mostly small wind slabs will form adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers in particular on steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Shady slopes: The snowpack consists of faceted crystals. 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. Less snow than usual is lying. Snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

The tendency for Friday 24 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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