Avalanche report for Friday 14 March 2025.

Fresh wind slabs at high altitude.

all day it applies above 2000 meter considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three, 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 a moderate to strong wind from southwesterly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep shady slopes adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Individual medium-sized natural avalanches are possible. Individual dry loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies on extremely steep slopes, especially in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. Mostly the avalanches are small. On steep grassy slopes individual small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in very isolated cases. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on extremely steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Avalanches can reach medium size in isolated cases.

And now the snowpack:

10 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Wednesday. 10 to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Friday. This applies at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. The wind will transport the new snow. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Faceted weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack on west, north and east facing slopes. The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year.

The tendency for Saturday 15 March 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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