2022-12-05T16:00:00.020661Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 2 old snow drifting snow gliding snow Weakly bonded old snow above the tree line. Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution. Weakly bonded old snow represents the main danger. Weak layers in the lower part of the snowpack can be released in isolated cases even by individual winter sport participants in particular on steep shady slopes. In particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls avalanches can penetrate even deep layers and reach a dangerous size. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 old snow drifting snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z Over a wide area moderate westerly wind above approximately 2300 m. North, northeast and northwest facing slopes where surface hoar has been covered with snow are especially dangerous. <br/> As a consequence of a moderate westerly wind, visible wind slabs formed since Monday in all aspects. They are to be found in particular above approximately 2400 m. <br/> The fresh wind slabs are to be found also areas not adjacent to ridgelines. <br/> As a consequence of the wind more natural dry avalanches are possible, even medium-sized ones. <br/> <br/> Distinct weak layers exist in the snowpack on steep north, northeast and northwest facing slopes. Between approximately 2300 and 2700 m the likelihood of avalanches is quite high. Even single winter sport participants can release avalanches very easily, including medium-sized ones. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. <br/> <br/> The conditions are unfavourable for ski touring. Up to 30 cm of snow, and up to 50 cm in some localities, has fallen since Saturday above approximately 2300 m. <br/> The new snow of the weekend is lying on surface hoar in some places above approximately 2300 m. Numerous weak layers exist deep in the snowpack on steep shady slopes. <br/> Adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. <br/> Below approximately 2200 m from a snow sport perspective, in most cases insufficient snow is lying. The avalanche danger will persist. <br/> As a consequence of the solar radiation, the likelihood of dry and wet avalanches being released will increase a little in particular on very steep sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 DP6 drifting snow wet snow decreasing 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z At elevated altitudes a dangerous avalanche situation will be encountered in some regions. The fresh snow and local mostly small wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on steep north, east and south facing slopes above approximately 2000 m. These are lying on top of a weakly bonded old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack and natural avalanches can indicate the danger. <br/> Several small and medium-sized wet avalanches are possible as the day progresses as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation, in particular on steep sunny slopes in all altitude zones. The new snow of the weekend is lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2000 m. Up to 50 cm of snow, and up to 60 cm in some localities, fell in the last three days above approximately 2000 m. <br/> Also in all regions above approximately 2500 m snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 DP6 drifting snow wet snow decreasing 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z New snow and wind slabs above approximately 2200 m. In all regions above approximately 2000 m there are 50 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities. The wind slabs are to be found in particular on north, east and south facing slopes and generally in the high Alpine regions. They can in some places be released, even by a single winter sport participant. <br/> Several small and medium-sized moist and wet avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes. The new snow of the weekend is lying on the unfavourable surface of an old snowpack in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. Up to 60 cm of snow, and up to 70 cm in some localities, fell in the last two days above approximately 2000 m. <br/> Also in all regions above approximately 2500 m snow depths vary greatly, depending on the infuence of the wind. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 3 1 drifting snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z The new snow and wind slabs of the last two days are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. The new snow and wind slabs of the last two days are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. Soft weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. On shady slopes and on wind-loaded slopes dry avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. On shady slopes and on wind-loaded slopes dry avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. The new snow and wind slabs of the last two days are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. Soft weak layers exist in the old snowpack in particular on shady slopes. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 DP6 drifting snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z New snow and wind slabs above approximately 2200 m. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in steep terrain above approximately 2200 m and in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. The fresh snow and local mostly small wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on north to east to south facing aspects. <br/> Several small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist and wet avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes. Over a wide area 15 to 30 cm of snow fell in the last three days above approximately 2000 m. In some places wind slabs are lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. Individual weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on shady slopes. Only a small amount of snow is lying for the time of year. Slight decrease in avalanche danger as a consequence of the ceasing of precipitation. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 new snow drifting snow decreasing 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z Fresh wind slabs above approximately 2000 m. Slab avalanches are possible. In particular on steep slopes and on sunny slopes more mostly small avalanches are possible as a consequence of the precipitation. The fresh snow and local mostly small wind slabs can be released, especially by large additional loads, in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. Several mostly small dry and moist avalanches are possible as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular in steep terrain above approximately 1800 m. 10 to 40 cm of snow fell in the last three days above approximately 1600 m. In some places new snow is lying on a weakly bonded old snowpack. Individual weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack in particular on shady slopes. The rain gave rise to gradual and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area in particular in all regions below approximately 1600 m. The weather conditions will give rise to gradual consolidation of the snowpack. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2 1 drifting snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z The new snow and wind slabs of the last three days represent the main danger. The new snow and wind slabs of the last three days can be released by a single winter sport participant in particular on shady slopes above approximately 1800 m. 2022-12-05T16:00:00.020661Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 1 1 DP10 wet snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z Above approximately 1800 m small moist and wet avalanches are possible. Until the temperature falls individual small moist and wet avalanches are possible above approximately 1800 m. Especially gullies and bowls are unfavourable. Below approximately 1800 m hardly any snow is lying. Above approximately 1800 m a little snow is lying. The old snowpack will be subject to considerable local variations. The snowpack will be generally well bonded. Until Wednesday the weather will be mild. These weather conditions will give rise to gradual moistening of the snowpack. These conditions will cause a slight weakening of the snow drift accumulations also at high altitude. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 1 wet snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z Thus far only isolated small wet avalanches are possible as a consequence of the precipitation. As a consequence of warming during the day only isolated small moist and wet avalanches are possible above approximately 1800 m. This applies in particular on steep sunny slopes. 15 cm of snow fell in the last three days above approximately 1600 m. The rain gave rise to rapid and thorough wetting of the snowpack over a wide area in particular in all regions below approximately 1600 m. 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z Avalanche.report 2022-12-05T23:00:00Z 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z Avalanche.report 1 1 drifting snow steady 2022-12-06T23:00:00Z 2022-12-07T23:00:00Z The snowpack will be generally favourable. Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found especially above approximately 1500 m.