Avalanche.report

Tuesday 08.12.2020

Published07 12 2020, 17:00


Danger level

2600m
Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
2600m
New snow
Treeline


New snow and gliding snow are to be critically assessed. Exposed parts of transportation routes can be endangered.

On steep grassy slopes gliding avalanches are possible at any time, even very large ones in isolated cases. This applies in all aspects below approximately 2600 m.
The new snow and wind slabs are prone to triggering in all aspects above the tree line. From origins in starting zones at higher altitudes individual natural dry avalanches are possible, even very large ones in isolated cases. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
The current avalanche situation calls for very extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and great restraint.

Snowpack

dp.2: gliding snow
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

15 to 30 cm of snow, and up to 50 cm in some localities, will fall on Tuesday. Over a wide area strong southeasterly wind. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. This applies at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will decrease gradually. Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks.


Danger level


Avalanche Problem
Gliding snow
New snow
Treeline


New snow and gliding snow are to be critically assessed. Exposed parts of transportation routes can be endangered.

On steep grassy slopes wet and gliding avalanches are to be expected at any time, even large ones in isolated cases.
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant, in all aspects above the tree line. With the onset of the snowfall, the natural avalanche activity will gradually increase [Emtpy]. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
The current avalanche situation calls for extensive experience in the assessment of avalanche danger and careful route selection.

Snowpack

dp.2: gliding snow
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind

15 to 30 cm of snow, and up to 50 cm in some localities, will fall on Tuesday. Over a wide area strong southeasterly wind. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. This applies in particular above the tree line.

Tendency

Caution is to be exercised in areas with glide cracks. Gradual decrease in avalanche danger as a consequence of the ceasing of precipitation.


Danger level

treeline
Avalanche Problem
Wind-drifted snow
Treeline
Gliding snow


Wind slabs and gliding snow represent the main danger.

On steep grassy slopes wet and gliding avalanches are to be expected at any time, but they will be mostly small.
The new snow and wind slabs of the last few days can be released easily, even by a single winter sport participant, in all aspects above the tree line. The number and size of avalanche prone locations will increase with altitude.
The current avalanche situation calls for experience in the assessment of avalanche danger.

Snowpack

dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
dp.2: gliding snow

15 to 30 cm of snow, and up to 50 cm in some localities, will fall on Tuesday. Over a wide area moderate southeasterly wind. In many cases new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers. This applies in particular above the tree line.

Tendency

The avalanche danger will decrease gradually.