Update of the avalanche forecast for Saturday 29 March 2025.

Wind slabs represent the main danger.

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

all day, above the treeline, we have a wind slab problem. This in all aspects.

The large quantity of fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs can be released easily above the tree line. Avalanches can be triggered in near-surface layers and reach medium size. Additionally in isolated cases avalanches can penetrate near-ground layers of the snowpack, especially on shady slopes at elevated altitudes. Whumpfing sounds and shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. In addition gliding avalanches are possible, especially on cut and grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m.

And now the snowpack:

The wind has transported the new snow significantly. In some cases the various wind slabs have bonded still only poorly together. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack, especially on shady slopes.

We have the following danger patterns: dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind, dp.1: deep persistent weak layer.

The tendency for Sunday 30 March 2025 indicates a decreasing avalanche danger.

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