Level 3, considerable

New snow

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 1800m.

In all aspects above approximately 1800m.

Danger description

The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack on west to north to east facing aspects. Avalanches can be released, even by a single winter sport participant. Individual natural avalanches are possible. Avalanches can reach dangerously large size.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation more frequent small to medium-sized gliding avalanches and wet snow slides are to be expected. This applies in particular on very steep sunny slopes also at low and intermediate altitudes.