Update of the avalanche report for Monday 31 March 2025.

New snow and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.

all day it applies above 2200 meter high avalanche danger, so danger level four, below considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three.

all day, above 2200 meter, we have a persistent weak layer problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, all day, above 2000 meter, we have a new snow problem. This in all aspects.

The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the extensive wind slabs that are forming over a wide area can be released easily or naturally above approximately 2200 m. Additionally avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. This applies in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are to be expected. Gliding avalanches are also to be expected at any time. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m, in the regions exposed to a lot of precipitation especially.

And now the snowpack:

30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday, in particular at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. 50 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Tuesday. The fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed during the snowfall are lying on soft layers in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. West, south and east facing slopes below approximately 2400 m: The new snow is lying on a crust. Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.

We have the following danger patterns: dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind, dp.9: graupel blanketed with snow.

The tendency for Tuesday 1 April 2025 indicates a decreasing avalanche danger.

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