Avalanche report for Thursday 30 January 2025.

The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are to some extent unfavourable.

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

all day, above the treeline, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force southwesterly wind, avalanche prone wind slabs formed over a wide area. These can be released easily in some cases. Avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes above the tree line, also on steep shady slopes in areas close to the tree line. Defensive route selection is recommended.

And now the snowpack:

The fresh wind slabs are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above the tree line. The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Above the tree line snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind.

The tendency for Friday 31 January 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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