Level 3, considerable

New snow

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2600m.

In all aspects above approximately 2600m.

Danger description

The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are prone to triggering. Dry avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant and reach medium size. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation a large number of moist snow slides and avalanches are to be expected. They can in some cases release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size, in particular on steep north and east facing slopes.

Remarks

The Avalanche Warning Service currently has only a small amount of information that has been collected in the field, so that the avalanche danger should be investigated especially thoroughly in the relevant locality.