Weak layers exist near the base of the snowpack in particular on west, north and east facing slopes above approximately 2200
m. In western Lower Valais and on the northern flank of the Alps, these near-ground layers are embedded deep, so that the
probability of avalanches being released by people is small. From central Valais through Ticino to Grisons, the bonding of
the snowpack is least favourable. Here in recent days, medium-sized avalanches have been released by people.
The gliding avalanche activity will continue to decrease slowly. Individual gliding avalanches originating on steep grassy
slopes that have retained the snow thus far remain possible.