Level 4, high

New snow, old snow

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.

In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches very easily. Avalanches can be triggered in the old snowpack and reach large size. Remotely triggered avalanches are possible. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack serve as an alarm indicating the danger. Individual natural avalanches are possible.
The danger exists primarily in alpine snow sports terrain. Avalanches capable of reaching valley bottoms and endangering exposed transportation routes are unlikely to occur.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience and great restraint.

Wet avalanches as day progresses

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