New snow, wet avalanches
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects at all altitudes.
Danger description
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force northwesterly wind, large wind slabs will form at elevated altitudes. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. Natural dry avalanches are to be expected. This applies in particular above approximately 2600 m. Avalanches can penetrate deep layers reach very large size.
The exceptional weather conditions as the day progresses will give rise to rapid and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area also at high altitude. As a consequence of the rain numerous medium-sized and large natural wet avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2600 m.
Exposed transportation routes are endangered in some cases. The conditions are unfavourable for backcountry touring and other off-piste activities outside marked and open pistes.