Avalanche report for Wednesday 2 April 2025.

Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.

all day it applies above 2200 meter moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two, below low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

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

As a consequence of a storm force wind from northeasterly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed on Tuesday especially adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs can in some places be released by small loads. Avalanches can in some cases be released in deep layers and reach medium size. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls. Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized, caution is to be exercised in particular above approximately 2200 m, in particular on southwest, north and east facing slopes. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.

And now the snowpack:

As a consequence of a storm force wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed in the last few days especially adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers. This applies especially on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. 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. The surface of the snowpack will freeze to form a strong crust only at high altitudes and will soften during the day. The snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations at intermediate altitudes. Below the tree line a little snow is lying.

The tendency for Thursday 3 April 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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