Update of the avalanche report for Wednesday 11 December 2024.

Low avalanche danger

all day it applies low avalanche danger, so danger level one.

all day, we have a wind slab problem. Especially in the aspects South to South to North-West.

Avalanche danger is low, in isolated cases small drifts can trigger small sized slab avalanches by minimum addtional loading, e.g. the weight of one single skier. Danger zones occur particularly in steep terrain near ridgelines on S/W/N facing slopes and in wind-loaded gullies and bowls. They are covered by a small amount of fresh snow, thus are difficult to recognize. The risks of being forced to take a fall outweigh those of being buried in snow masses.

And now the snowpack:

Small snowdrift accumulations generated on Monday are now covered by a few cm of fresh fallen snow. Older drifted masses are mostly well bonded, unlikely to trigger. The old snowpack at high altitudes shows marked signs of wind influence, is thus highly irregular.

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