Avalanche report for Friday 18 April 2025.

With the end of the precipitation, the natural activity of wet avalanches will decrease. Fresh wind slabs in the high Alpine regions.

earlier in the day it applies considerable avalanche danger, so danger level three. later in the day it applies moderate avalanche danger, so danger level two.

earlier in the day, below 2600 meter, we have a wet snow problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to East. Furthermore, earlier in the day, above 2600 meter, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to North-East. Furthermore, later in the day, below 2600 meter, we have a wet snow problem. This in all aspects. Furthermore, later in the day, above 2600 meter, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects West to North to North-East.

With the end of the intense precipitation, the natural activity of wet avalanches will appreciably decrease. As the temperature drops there will be a decrease in the avalanche danger to level 2 (moderate) by the early morning. Wet avalanches can as before be released by a single winter sport participant. The avalanche prone locations are to be found especially on very steep west, north and east facing slopes below approximately 2600 m. Avalanches can release the saturated snowpack and reach medium size. Individual gliding avalanches can also occur, caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep grassy slopes in the regions with a lot of snow. As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southeasterly directions, extensive wind slabs formed above approximately 2600 m. The fresh wind slabs can be released easily in some places especially on very steep shady slopes. Such avalanche prone locations are to be found in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. In regions exposed to heavier precipitation the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is slightly greater. In high Alpine regions small to medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected. In the event of prolonged bright spells this applies in particular on extremely steep sunny slopes.

And now the snowpack:

The rain gave rise to a loss of strength within the snowpack. Already many wet avalanches have been released in particular on very steep west, north and east facing slopes. The snowpack will be wet all the way through. This applies on shady slopes below approximately 2600 m, as well as on sunny slopes below approximately 3000 m. On steep sunny slopes as well as at low and intermediate altitudes only a little snow is now lying. As a consequence of falling temperatures the snowpack will consolidate during the course of the night. High Alpine regions: Over a wide area 20 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen since Wednesday. As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from southeasterly directions, extensive wind slabs formed. These are lying on soft layers on steep shady slopes. The weather effects will foster a rapid strengthening of the snow drift accumulations.

The tendency for Saturday 19 April 2025 indicates a steady avalanche danger.

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