Old snow
Avalanche prone locations
In particular in west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2600m.
Danger description
Dry avalanches can in some cases be released in the old snowpack and reach dangerously large size. Single winter sport participants can release avalanches. The avalanche prone locations are barely recognisable, even to the trained eye. Caution is to be exercised in particular on very steep north facing slopes. Backcountry touring and other off-piste activities call for defensive route selection.
Wet avalanches as day progresses, gliding avalanches
As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation small to medium-sized wet avalanches are to be expected. This applies in particular on very steep east, south and west facing slopes below approximately 2600 m.
Individual occasionally large gliding avalanches are possible below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided.