Regions
Western Lechtal Alps, Allgäu Alps
Danger level
Danger Level 3 - Considerable above the treeline
Danger Level 1 - Low above the treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above the treeline, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2400m, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Fresh wind slabs above the tree line. Gliding avalanches and snow slides require caution.
Strong southerly wind above the tree line. The wind slabs represent the main danger. As the day progresses the previously small wind slabs will increase in size once again. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. The sometimes fresh snow-covered wind slabs can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant, above the tree line.
Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The sometimes storm force wind will transport the snow. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers. As the day progresses the wind slabs will increase in size moderately. These are covered with fresh snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. The wind slabs are mostly small but can be released easily. The older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. The snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Slight decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Karwendel Mountains, Central Lechtal Alps, Western Verwall Mountains, Eastern Verwall Mountains, Silvretta, Samnaun Mountains, Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps, Mieming Mountains
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-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2400m, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Fresh wind slabs above the tree line. Gliding avalanches and snow slides require caution.
As the day progresses the wind slabs will increase in size moderately. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in all aspects above the tree line and adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls in all aspects. The fresh wind slabs of the last two days can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases above the tree line.
Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The sometimes storm force wind will transport the snow. In some places wind slabs are lying on soft layers. As the day progresses the wind slabs will increase in size moderately. The fresh wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. They are mostly small but can be released easily. The older wind slabs have bonded well with the old snowpack. The snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Slight decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Prealps, Cembra Valley, Bondone and Stivo, Vallarsa, Western Nonsberg Alps, Folgaria - Laverone, Ledro Valley, Paganella, 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-NW
Favourable situation above 2000m
Fresh wind slabs above the tree line. The snowpack will be in most cases well bonded.
The mostly small wind slabs can be released by a single winter sport participant in some cases above the tree line.
Gliding avalanches can also be released in the morning on rare occasions.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
The fresh wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. They are mostly rather small but can in some cases be released easily. The older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack. The snowpack will be stable in particular in shady places that are protected from the wind.
Tendency
Slight decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Sexten Dolomites, Latemar, Val Müstair Alps, Langtaufers, Schnals Ridge, Southern Stubai Alps, Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern, Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps, Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge, Western Tuxer Alps, Texel Mountains, Southern Adamello, Eastern Tuxer Alps, Sarntal Alps, Adamello - Presanella, Western Pfunderer Mountains, Northern Brenta - Peller, Glockturm Range, Southern Brenta, Southern Lagorai, Northern Lagorai, Maddalene, Eastern Pfunderer Mountains, Durreck Range, Weißkugel Range, Western Rieserferner Mountains, Gurgler Range, Western Deferegger Alps, Central Stubai Alps, Ortler Range, Northern Zillertal Alps, Ulten Valley, Venediger Range, Eastern Nonsberger Alps, Eastern Rieserferner Mountains, Northern Dolomites of Fiemme, Glockner Range, Gröden Dolomites, Primiero - Pale di S. Martino, Eastern Deferegger Alps, Prags Dolomites, Schober Mountains, Lienzer Dolomites, Grieskogel Mountains, Fassa Valley, Sole, Pejo and Rabbi
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-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Fresh wind slabs require caution.
The fresh wind slabs must be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects above the tree line. They are prone to triggering. This applies in particular in gullies and bowls, and behind abrupt changes in the terrain. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions avalanche prone locations are more prevalent. 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 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
In particular in the Ortler Range, in the Ultental and in the Dolomites 5 to 15 cm of snow. will fall, in particular during the night. At high altitudes and in high Alpine regions the wind will be strong to storm force. The fresh wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. The sometimes large wind slabs are lying on soft layers. They are prone to triggering. The older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack.
The old snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Moderate, level 2. Hardly any decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Brandenberg Alps, Western Kitzbühel Alps, Wilder Kaiser Mountains - Waidring Alps, Eastern Kitzbühel Alps
Danger level
Danger Level 1 - Low
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2200m, 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 2200 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines. Such avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise. Individual gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
Up to 10 cm of snow. will fall. The snowpack will be in most cases stable. The snowpack will be moist over a wide area. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2000 m as well as on sunny slopes below approximately 2400 m. At low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Low, level 1.