Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Natural avalanches are to be expected.
As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather a high avalanche danger will prevail. Exposed parts of transportation routes can be endangered.
A critical avalanche situation will prevail. As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. In the course of the day the natural avalanche activity will increase [Emtpy].
On steep grassy slopes more frequent medium-sized and, in many cases, large gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2600 m. Further increase in danger of gliding avalanches as the snowfall level rises.
In particular on steep shady slopes more frequent medium-sized and, in many cases, large slab avalanches are to be expected above approximately 1800 m. Evening and night: Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach very large size in isolated cases. Winter sport participants can release avalanches very easily.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 60 to 110 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. Over a wide area storm force southerly wind. In the course of the day the wind slabs will increase in size appreciably. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The old snowpack is weak in some cases and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load, especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line.
Tendency
A critical avalanche situation will prevail. As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather large and, in many cases, very large natural avalanches are to be expected.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
Natural avalanches are to be expected.
As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather a high avalanche danger will prevail. Exposed parts of transportation routes can be endangered.
A critical avalanche situation will prevail. As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. In the course of the day the natural avalanche activity will increase [Emtpy].
On steep grassy slopes more frequent medium-sized and, in many cases, large gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2600 m. Further increase in danger of gliding avalanches as the snowfall level rises.
In particular on steep shady slopes more frequent medium-sized and, in many cases, large slab avalanches are to be expected above approximately 1800 m. Evening and night: Avalanches can be released in the weakly bonded old snow and reach very large size in isolated cases.
Winter sport participants can release avalanches very easily.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 100 to 150 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. Over a wide area storm force southerly wind. In the course of the day the wind slabs will increase in size appreciably. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The old snowpack is weak in some cases and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load, especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line.
Tendency
A critical avalanche situation will prevail. As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather large and, in many cases, very large natural avalanches are to be expected.
Danger level
Avalanche Problem
New snow and gliding snow represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and stormy weather the prevalence and size of the avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. In the course of the day the natural avalanche activity will increase [Emtpy].
On steep grassy slopes more frequent medium-sized gliding avalanches are to be expected below approximately 2600 m. Further increase in danger of gliding avalanches as the snowfall level rises.
In particular on steep shady slopes more frequent medium-sized slab avalanches are to be expected above approximately 1800 m. Evening and night: Avalanches can be released easily and reach large size.
In regions neighbouring those that are subject to danger level 4 (high) the avalanche prone locations are more prevalent and the danger is slightly greater. The current avalanche situation calls for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and caution.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 30 to 60 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. Over a wide area storm force southerly wind. In the course of the day the wind slabs will increase in size appreciably. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. The old snowpack is weak in some cases and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load, especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line.
Tendency
The avalanche danger will increase. Natural avalanches are to be expected.
Danger level
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Avalanche Problem
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Wind slabs and gliding snow represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force southerly wind, extensive wind slabs will form especially above the tree line. These can be released easily by a single winter sport participant in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line. Such avalanche prone locations are but are barely recognisable because of the poor visibility. Mostly the avalanches are medium-sized. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase as the day progresses. Some natural avalanches are possible. This applies in particular on steep shady slopes above the tree line. As a consequence of the snowfall, the likelihood of gliding avalanches being released will increase gradually in particular on steep grassy slopes. Medium-sized gliding avalanches are to be expected. Further increase in danger of gliding avalanches as the snowfall level rises.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow
Over a wide area 20 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. Up to 1500 m rain will fall in some regions. This applies in particular in the east. The wind will be strong to storm force. In the course of the day the wind slabs will increase in size additionally.
The old snowpack is weak in some cases and its surface consists of loosely bonded snow lying on a melt-freeze crust that is barely capable of bearing a load, especially on steep shady slopes above the tree line.
Tendency
Further increase in avalanche danger as a consequence of new snow and stormy weather.
