Regions
Sexten Dolomites, Val Müstair Alps, Langtaufers, Schnals Ridge, Southern Stubai Alps, Southern Zillertal Alps and High Tauern, Saldurn-Mastaun Ridge, Texel Mountains, Sarntal Alps, Western Pfunderer Mountains, Glockturm Range, 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, Northern Dolomites of Fiemme, Gröden Dolomites, Prags Dolomites
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate above 2400m
Danger Level 1 - Low above 2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2400m, N-NE-E-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind slabs require caution.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2400 m. The wind slabs are mostly small. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with fresh snow. This applies in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. As a consequence of warming individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.
Only isolated gliding avalanches are possible, but they can reach medium size, 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
The wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The sometimes large wind slabs are lying on soft layers. Ortler Range, Weißkugel Range, Gurgler Range and Central Stubai Alps: The wind slabs are covered with fresh snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. The older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack.
The old snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Western Lechtal Alps, Allgäu Alps
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate above 2400m
Danger Level 1 - Low above 2400m
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2400m, N-NE-E-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind slabs require caution.
The fresh and somewhat older wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2400 m. The wind slabs are mostly small. The avalanche prone locations are sometimes covered with fresh snow. This applies in particular in the regions exposed to heavier precipitation. As a consequence of warming individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.
Only isolated gliding avalanches are possible, but they can reach medium size, 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
The wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers. More recent wind slabs are covered with fresh snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. The older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack.
The old snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Glockner Range, Eastern Deferegger Alps, Schober Mountains, Lienzer Dolomites, Eastern Rieserferner Mountains
Danger level
Danger Level 2 - Moderate above 2400m
Danger Level 1 - Low above 2400m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind-drifted snow above 2400m, N-NE-E-W-NW
Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.
Individual gliding avalanches are possible, but they can reach medium size, 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.
The somewhat older wind slabs are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular on west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2400 m. The wind slabs are mostly small. As a consequence of warming individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The wind has transported the fresh and old snow. The wind slabs are lying on soft layers, in particular in places that are protected from the wind. The older wind slabs have bonded quite well with the old snowpack.
The old snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Regions
Latemar, Southern Adamello, Primiero - Pale di S. Martino, Adamello - Presanella, Northern Brenta - Peller, Western Nonsberg Alps, Southern Brenta, Fassa Valley, Sole, Pejo and Rabbi, Southern Lagorai, Northern Lagorai, Maddalene, Paganella, 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-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2400m, 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 mostly easy to recognise but can be released easily. In the regions exposed to heavier precipitation caution is to be exercised 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. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual gliding avalanches are possible, but they can reach medium size, especially at the base of rock walls and on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 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
The wind has transported only a little snow. The fresh wind slabs are clearly recognisable to the trained eye. These are lying on soft layers in particular on shady slopes above the tree line. 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. Temporary increase in danger of gliding avalanches and snow slides as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.
Regions
Western Tuxer Alps, Karwendel Mountains, Eastern Tuxer Alps, Central Lechtal Alps, Grieskogel Mountains, Western Verwall Mountains, Eastern Verwall Mountains, Silvretta, Samnaun Mountains, Eastern Lechtal Alps - Ammergau Alps, Northern Oetz and Stubai Alps, Mieming Mountains
Danger level
Danger Level 1 - Low
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above 2400m, N-NE-NW
Gliding snow above 2600m, E-SE-S-SW-W
Wind slabs above approximately 2400 m. Gliding avalanches and snow slides require caution.
The somewhat older wind slabs can be released, especially by large additional loads, especially on northwest to north to northeast facing aspects above approximately 2400 m. These are to be found in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. Avalanches are rather small. In places that are protected from the wind the situation is more favourable.
Areas with glide cracks are to be avoided as far as possible.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
Over a wide area various wind slab layers are lying on a hard crust. These have bonded well with the old snowpack. The wind slabs are mostly small. The old snowpack will be moist below the tree line.
Tendency
Low, level 1.
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
Wind slabs at high altitude. Slides can occur on steep grassy slopes.
Thus far only a little snow is lying. 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. As a consequence of warming individual loose snow avalanches are possible, but they will be mostly small. Individual gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The snowpack will be in most cases stable. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on a hard crust. At low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Low, level 1.
Regions
Prealps, Cembra Valley, Bondone and Stivo, Vallarsa, Folgaria - Laverone, Ledro Valley, Marzola - Valsugana
Danger level
Danger Level 1 - Low
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow above the treeline, N-NE-E-SE-S-SW-W-NW
Gliding snow above 2100m, SE-S-SW-W
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 adjacent to ridgelines and in pass areas. Such avalanche prone locations are rare and are easy to recognise. The mostly small wind slabs can be released, especially by large additional loads, in all aspects above the tree line. Even in moderately steep terrain there is a danger of falling on the hard snow surface, after a clear night in particular. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation individual gliding avalanches and moist snow slides are possible, but they will be mostly small.
Snowpack
dp 6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp 2: gliding snow
The snowpack will be in most cases stable. Over a wide area fresh snow and wind slabs are lying on a hard crust. At low and intermediate altitudes hardly any snow is lying.
Tendency
Low, level 1. Temporary increase in danger of gliding avalanches and snow slides as a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation.