Avalanche report for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in the old snowpack. 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 persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, all day, above 2200 meter, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects North-West to North to East.

Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in isolated cases by winter sport participants in particular in little used terrain. Individual avalanche prone locations are to be found on extremely steep west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack, when entering gullies and bowls for example. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Avalanches can reach medium size. As a consequence of wind from northwesterly directions, clearly visible wind slabs formed in the last few days at elevated altitudes. This applies especially adjacent to ridgelines on very steep north and east facing slopes. They are mostly only small but can be released in isolated cases. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised in particular in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls.

And now the snowpack:

In the last few days the wind was moderate to strong in the vicinity of peaks. Mostly small wind slabs formed. These are lying on soft layers in particular on near-ridge north and east facing slopes. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. These can only be released in isolated cases. The solar radiation will give rise as the day progresses to gradual softening of the snowpack on steep sunny slopes. 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 Wednesday 19 February 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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