Old snow, new snow, wet avalanches
Avalanche prone locations
In all aspects at all altitudes.
Danger description
The new snow and wind slabs are prone to triggering at elevated altitudes. The avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found above approximately 2000 m. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches, including dangerously large ones.
As a consequence of the rain natural avalanches are to be expected. In particular on steep west, north and east facing slopes these can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach large size in some cases.
Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and restraint.