Old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in southwest to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2000m.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs of last week are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches 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. Transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack are especially precarious.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for extensive experience and restraint.