Level 3, considerable

New snow

Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to south facing aspects above approximately 2000m.

In particular in west to north to south facing aspects above approximately 2000m.

Danger description

As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force westerly wind, wind slabs will form also in areas not adjacent to ridgelines. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. In the late morning danger level 3 (considerable) will be reached. In the afternoon natural avalanches are to be expected.
The backcountry and freeriding conditions are unfavourable.

Wet avalanches

As the day progresses as the snowfall level rises there will be an increase in the danger of wet avalanches. In particular on north facing slopes small and medium-sized wet and gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2000 m.