Update of the avalanche report for Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Fresh wind slabs represent the main danger.

all day it applies above 2000 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, above 2000 meter, 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 formed. Avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls.

And now the snowpack:

Over a wide area 10 to 20 cm of snow has fallen. As a consequence of a strong to storm force wind from southwesterly directions, rather small wind slabs formed. 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 Thursday 30 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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