Update of the avalanche report for Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

all day it applies above the treeline moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force southwesterly wind, further wind slabs will form. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility.

And now the snowpack:

Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow will fall. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs will form. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

The tendency for Wednesday 29 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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