Level 3, considerable

Old snow, wind slabs

Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

In all aspects above approximately 2200m.

Danger description

Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released by people in particular on steep, little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. Avalanches can reach dangerously large size. In highly frequented off-piste terrain and on popular backcountry touring routes the situation is a little more favourable.
In addition the fresh wind slabs are prone to triggering. These are to be found adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls and generally at elevated altitudes.
Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.

Wet avalanches

As a consequence of the rain small to medium-sized moist and wet snow slides are possible below approximately 2000 m.