Regions
Primiero - Pale di S. Martino, Vallarsa, Folgaria - Laverone, Southern Lagorai, Northern Lagorai, Latemar, Marzola - Valsugana, Pine' - Mocheni Valley
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate above the treeline
Danger Level 1 - Low above the treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above the treeline, N-NE-E-W-NW
Wet snow above the treeline, E-SE-S-SW-W
More small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized moist loose snow avalanches are possible. The danger of moist avalanches will increase a little during the day.
On very steep grassy slopes more small and, in isolated cases, medium-sized gliding avalanches are possible. Elsewhere, avalanches can as before be released, in particular by large loads, in particular on wind-loaded slopes. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp 2: gliding snow
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
The snowpack remains moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers, especially above the tree line. Moist avalanches can in isolated cases be triggered in deep layers and reach medium size.
Tendency
The danger of moist avalanches will increase a little during the day.
Regions
Western Tuxer Alps, Eastern Tuxer Alps, Glockturm Range, Weißkugel Range, Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate above 2600m
Danger Level 1 - Low above 2600m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2600m, N-NE-NW
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Fresh wind slabs require caution, in particular above approximately 2600 m. Slides can occur on steep grassy slopes.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. They can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases especially on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs are mostly small. They are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. Old wind slabs are now only very rarely prone to triggering in high Alpine regions.
On steep grassy slopes only isolated moist snow slides are to be expected.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2600 m. The somewhat older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack in all aspects. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack above approximately 3000 m.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are generally favourable.
Regions
Prealps, Cembra Valley, Bondone and Stivo, Western Nonsberg Alps, Ledro Valley
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate above the treeline
Danger Level 1 - Low above the treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above the treeline, N-NE-E-W-NW
Wet snow above the treeline, E-SE-S-SW-W
Individual mostly small moist loose snow avalanches are possible. The danger of moist avalanches will increase a little during the day.
On very steep grassy slopes individual mostly small gliding avalanches are possible. Elsewhere, avalanches can in some places be released, mostly by large loads, but they will be small in most cases, in particular on wind-loaded slopes. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude.
Snowpack
dp 2: gliding snow
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
The snowpack remains moist at low and intermediate altitudes. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers, especially above the tree line. Dry and moist avalanches can in isolated cases penetrate deep layers and reach medium size.
Tendency
The danger of moist and wet avalanches will increase a little during the day.
Regions
Southern Adamello, Adamello - Presanella, Northern Brenta - Peller, Southern Brenta, Fassa Valley, Sole, Pejo and Rabbi, Maddalene, Paganella
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow above 2600m, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Wind-drifted snow above 2200m, N-NE-E-W-NW
Wind slabs above approximately 2200 m. Gliding snow requires caution.
Wind slabs are extensive and can in some cases be released easily especially at their margins. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and on steep northeast, north and northwest facing slopes. On steep grassy slopes more gliding avalanches are possible, even quite large ones. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. The prevalence of avalanche prone locations and likelihood of triggering will increase with altitude. Snow sport activities outside marked and open pistes call for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.
Snowpack
dp 2: gliding snow
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers, in particular on shady slopes as well as adjacent to ridgelines in high Alpine regions.
Tendency
The danger of gliding avalanches and snow slides will decrease gradually.
Regions
Glockner Range, Eastern Deferegger Alps, Schober Mountains, Gurgler Range, Central Stubai Alps, Northern Zillertal Alps, Venediger Range, Eastern Rieserferner Mountains
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind-drifted snow above 2400m, N-NE-NW
Gliding avalanches especially on steep grassy slopes. Fresh wind slabs at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.
On steep grassy slopes more gliding avalanches are possible, especially on steep sunny slopes below approximately 2600 m. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
As a consequence of a sometimes strong southerly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form in particular in the regions exposed to the foehn wind. These can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions avalanche prone locations are more prevalent.
Snowpack
dp 2: gliding snow
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above approximately 2400 m. Somewhat older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack in all aspects. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack above approximately 3000 m.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are generally favourable. Gliding snow represents the main danger.
Regions
Sarntal Alps, Western Pfunderer Mountains, Eastern Pfunderer Mountains, Durreck Range, Western Rieserferner Mountains, Val Müstair Alps, Western Deferegger Alps, Langtaufers, Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern, Eastern Nonsberger Alps, Northern Dolomites of Fiemme
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind-drifted snow above 2200m, N-NE-E-W-NW
Fresh wind slabs at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Gliding avalanches especially on steep grassy slopes.
The fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence above approximately 2200 m. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Caution is to be exercised in particular at transitions from a shallow to a deep snowpack. On steep grassy slopes more gliding avalanches are possible, especially in the regions with a lot of snow. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
Snowpack
dp 2: gliding snow
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a strong to storm force southerly wind, mostly small wind slabs will form in the vicinity of peaks. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack above approximately 2800 m. The old snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
The snow sport conditions outside marked and open pistes are generally favourable.
Regions
Gröden Dolomites, Texel Mountains, Prags Dolomites, Lienzer Dolomites, Sexten Dolomites, Ortler Range, Schnals Ridge, Southern Stubai Alps, Ulten Valley, Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind-drifted snow above the treeline, N-NE-E-W-NW
Fresh wind slabs require caution. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
As a consequence of fresh snow and a strong to storm force southerly wind, sometimes easily released wind slabs will form as the day progresses. They are to be evaluated with care and prudence. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines. Individual gliding avalanches are possible, even quite large ones, especially in the regions with a lot of snow below approximately 2600 m. Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp 2: gliding snow
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions 10 to 20 cm of snow. will fall. This applies in particular in the Dolomites, in the Ultental and in the Texel Mountains. The fresh wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. They are mostly rather small but can be released easily. The older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. Faceted weak layers exist deep in the old snowpack above approximately 2800 m. The snowpack will be moist at low and intermediate altitudes.
Tendency
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
Regions
Western Verwall Mountains, Eastern Verwall Mountains, Allgäu Alps, Silvretta, Samnaun Mountains, Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps, Mieming Mountains, Karwendel Mountains, Brandenberg Alps, Western Kitzbühel Alps, Wilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps, Eastern Kitzbühel Alps, Western Lechtal Alps, Central Lechtal Alps, Grieskogel Mountains
Danger level
Danger Level 1 - Low
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2600m, N-NE-NW
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Fresh wind slabs at high altitude. Slides can occur on steep grassy slopes.
Individual avalanche prone locations for dry avalanches are to be found in particular on very steep shady slopes above approximately 2600 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines. Such avalanche prone locations are very rare and are easy to recognise. Only isolated gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are to be expected.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The snowpack will be in most cases stable. At low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Low, level 1.