Avalanche report for Sunday 16 February 2025.

Fresh wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack.

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 North-West to North to South-East. Furthermore, all day, above 2400 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East.

As a consequence of new snow and a moderate to strong wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs formed adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. The avalanche prone locations are to be found on very steep north and east facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. They are covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in very isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Caution is to be exercised at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. Avalanches can reach medium size.

And now the snowpack:

The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially on west, north and east facing slopes. These can only be released in isolated cases. At elevated altitudes snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

The tendency for Monday 17 February 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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