Regions
IT-32-TN-02, IT-32-TN-13, IT-32-TN-01, IT-32-TN-04, IT-32-TN-05, IT-32-TN-16, IT-32-TN-19, IT-32-TN-08, IT-32-TN-07, IT-32-TN-09, IT-32-TN-20, IT-32-TN-21
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2400m, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Wet snow above 2200m, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
The backcountry touring conditions remain wintry at high altitude. Wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence.
The backcountry touring conditions in the morning are mostly favourable. In the afternoon as a consequence of the precipitation there will be a gradual increase in the danger of dry and moist avalanches. On wind-loaded slopes and from starting zones at higher altitudes individual natural avalanches are possible, in particular medium-sized ones. Single skiers can release avalanches in isolated cases, including large ones. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on wind-loaded slopes of all aspects and in gullies and bowls in all aspects above approximately 2400 m. Also slopes adjacent to ridgelines are especially precarious. These avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with fresh snow and are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Backcountry touring calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.
Snowpack
Up to 15 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall from early morning above approximately 1800 m. As a consequence of northwesterly wind, deep wind slabs formed in the last few days in particular adjacent to ridgelines. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. The old snowpack remains moist below approximately 2200 m. Isolated avalanche prone weak layers exist in the bottom section of the snowpack especially in shady places that are protected from the wind.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in danger of moist avalanches as the temperature drops. As a consequence of the snowfall the avalanche prone locations will become more prevalent towards the evening.