Avalanche report for Monday 17 March 2025.

Wind slabs and gliding snow 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 wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to North-East. Furthermore, all day, below 2400 meter, we have a gliding snow problem. This in all aspects.

Fresh wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on near-ridge north and west facing slopes above approximately 2400 m. Their prevalence will increase with altitude. Avalanches can in isolated cases reach medium size. On steep grassy slopes small to medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. This applies in particular below approximately 2400 m. On extremely steep slopes individual small to medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies in all aspects, in particular.

And now the snowpack:

As a consequence of a moderate wind from easterly directions, mostly small wind slabs will form on Monday especially adjacent to ridgelines. Fresh wind slabs are lying on unfavourable layers on steep shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Towards its base, the snowpack is largely stable. The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. The high humditiy gave rise to moistening of the snowpack in some cases also at high altitude.

The tendency for Tuesday 18 March 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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