Level 3, considerable

Gliding avalanches

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects below approximately 2400m.

In all aspects below approximately 2400m.

Danger description

Gliding snow represents the main danger.
Medium-sized to large gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2400 m. Gliding avalanches can also be released in the morning. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist snow slides and avalanches are possible. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes.

Dry avalanches: no distinct avalanche problem

Moderate danger of dry avalanches will prevail. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Avalanches can in isolated cases be released in near-surface layers, especially at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack.
Meticulous route selection is advisable.