Level 3, considerable

New snow and wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects at all altitudes.

In all aspects at all altitudes.

Danger description

The large quantity of fresh snow and the sometimes large wind slabs that are being formed by the strong wind are prone to triggering. More natural avalanches are possible until late in the night. Winter sport participants can release avalanches easily, including large ones. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.

Wet avalanches

Considerable danger of wet avalanches will prevail. During the night occasionally large wet avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2400 m, especially on steep north facing slopes. Exposed parts of transportation routes can be endangered occasionally.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation numerous medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are to be expected above approximately 2200 m.