Old snow, wind slabs
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to southeast facing aspects above approximately 2200m.
Danger description
The new snow of last week is in some cases still prone to triggering. Snow sport participants can release avalanches in some places, including medium-sized ones. In isolated cases avalanches can release the weakly bonded old snow as well. This applies in particular on very steep north facing slopes in little used backcountry terrain. Careful route selection is recommended.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong wind, mostly small wind slabs formed during the night in particular in high Alpine regions. These are to be avoided in steep terrain.
Wet avalanches as day progresses
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation wet avalanches are to be expected as the day progresses. Backcountry tours and off-piste skiing should be concluded timely.